Cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $128
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Sat, Nov 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight $64
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Dec 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $64
Cheapest nonstop flights $381
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Wed, Dec 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $381
Last-minute weekend getaway $406
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $406
Cheapest business class flights $961
United 1 stop 8 hr Mon, Jan 12 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco is currently $961
Fastest flight 4 hr 48 min The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to San Francisco takes 4 hr 48 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 July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–285
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–370

Popular airlines from Nashville to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $323
    Typical price: $295–560
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
    545 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $319
    Typical price: $365–650
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
    327 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $323
    Typical price: $275–560
    422 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $345
    Typical price: $275–630
    359 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $361
    Typical price: $340–720
    43 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $283
    Typical price: $465–1,100
    42 weekly connecting flights
    BNA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Nashville

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    Nashville United States 17 min 6 mi
  • Louisville International Airport (SDF)
    Louisville United States 2 hr 37 min 150 mi
  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    Knoxville United States 2 hr 44 min 157 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 18 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 26 min 11 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 20.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $319, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $345, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $361, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $283, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco starts at $128 from Thu, Nov 6 to Sat, Nov 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Thu, Dec 4.
How long does it take to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
4 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to San Francisco.
When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
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 is the best airline to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?
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 18 nonstop flights and 545 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 327 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 422 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 359 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 43 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 42 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 20.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $319, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $345, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $361, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to San Francisco is $283, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
Which airlines have direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.
  • There are 18 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Francisco at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
Which airlines have direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
United and Southwest fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco.
  • There are 18 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.
When are direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco available?
There are direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $381 from Thu, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 10 with United.
How can I find nonstop flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $961 from Mon, Jan 12 to Wed, Jan 21 with United.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and San Francisco start at $128 from Thu, Nov 6 to Sat, Nov 15.
How can I book business class trips from Nashville to San Francisco?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from Nashville to San Francisco next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Nashville and San Francisco starts at $406 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Frontier.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Nashville to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and San Francisco at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco?
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.

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