$87 Cheap Flights from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $87 for one-way flights and $173 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$173 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $173 found 2 hours ago
United
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$173 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $173 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$179 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $179 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 22
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$183 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $183 found 2 hours ago
United
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$184 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $184 found 7 hours ago
United
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$185 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $185 found 2 hours ago
United
Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 8
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$186 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $186 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$193 Roundtrip, just found
$193
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $193 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$194 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $194 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
BNA
Nashville
SFO
San Francisco
$207 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Nashville to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $207 found 7 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $268 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $298
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $298
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $383
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $383
Flights from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Nashville Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$173
Distance
1964 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 35 mins

Nashville to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Nashville to San Francisco are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Nashville to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Nashville to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $87 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Nashville to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Nashville to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $87 or cheap return flight from $173 from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Planning your getaway for September is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between BNA and SFO. You'll typically find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When setting off from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA), you can hop on a direct flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with United Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and baggage options all in one place. Select your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see which carrier offers the cheapest BNA to SFO flight.
How many flights per day from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) only offers 1 nonstop flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) daily. For more choices, try Expedia's easy-to-use filter tool. Just enter your dates, then select "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops" to discover flights offering layovers.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More passengers fly between BNA and SFO at 6 PM than at any other point in the day. Rather skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from BNA to SFO?
If you depart on a Saturday, you'll get the widest range of choices for flights from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take the earliest flight at around 6:40PM UTC-6, leaving from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA). You'll be in the air for about 5h 5m, touching down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 9:45PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
It takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes to travel the 1,950 mi from BNA to SFO.
What airline has the least delays from BNA to SFO?
Alaska Airlines has the best performance for on-time direct flights from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), with an on-time score of 85%. Use the Expedia App to look up your journey status before you head off and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid possible delays on the Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, travel before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
If you're on a direct flight from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your departure to book a ticket from BNA to SFO generally means paying more. While you might find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open for the best chance of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a BNA to SFO flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing a BNA to SFO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. After choosing your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras like car rentals, tours and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your BNA to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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