Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$237	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$502	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $502

Fastest flight	4 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco takes 4 hr 40 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 Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–285
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $280–430

Popular airlines from Nashville to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $320–550

19 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - SFO Every day

526 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $350–620

7 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - SFO Every day

477 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every day
American

from $302

Typical price: $320–640

482 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every day
Delta

from $257

Typical price: $315–690

411 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $225–540

23 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Alaska

from $407

Typical price: $390–800

21 weekly connecting flights

BNA - SFO Every day

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 Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 39 min 150 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $150 to $285.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $302, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $257, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $407, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to San Francisco.
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 Francisco 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 Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 19 nonstop flights and 526 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 477 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 482 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 411 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nashville and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $237, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $302, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $257, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $407, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.

There are 19 United direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 Francisco at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.

There are 19 United direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco 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 Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $237 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville to San Francisco, 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 Francisco start at $502 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from Nashville to San Francisco, 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 Francisco starts at $260 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Francisco at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco, 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.