Cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $190
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 8 — Sat, May 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego is currently $190
Cheapest one-way flight $101
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Apr 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to San Diego is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights $331
Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 19
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego is currently $331
Last-minute weekend getaway $277
United 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to San Diego is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights $424
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 1 — Sat, May 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego is currently $424
Fastest flight 4 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to San Diego takes 4 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $175–250
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $225–370

Popular airlines from Nashville to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $313
    Typical price: $325–670
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
    956 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $247
    Typical price: $255–490
    396 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $232
    Typical price: $255–510
    211 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $247
    Typical price: $255–600
    209 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $257
    Typical price: $355–650
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $190
    Typical price: $215–470
    13 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Nashville

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
    Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
  • Louisville International Airport (SDF)
    Louisville United States 2 hr 38 min 150 mi
  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Nashville to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $175 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Diego is $313, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Diego is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Diego is $232, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Diego is $247, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Diego is $257, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to San Diego is $190, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego starts at $190 from Fri, May 8 to Sat, May 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Fri, Apr 17.
4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Nashville to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Nashville to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 956 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to San Diego are:
  • American offers 396 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 211 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 209 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 13 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nashville and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Diego is $313, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Diego is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Diego is $232, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Diego is $247, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Diego is $257, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to San Diego is $190, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 19.
Southwest flies direct from Nashville to San Diego.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Diego at price $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
Southwest flies direct from Nashville to San Diego.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Nashville to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and San Diego start at $331 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Diego start at $424 from Fri, May 1 to Sat, May 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Diego start at $190 from Fri, May 8 to Sat, May 16.
To book business class trips from Nashville to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Nashville and San Diego starts at $277 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Diego at price $277 is offered by United from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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