$80 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Nashville (SAN-BNA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $80 for one-way flights and $155 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 28
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$155 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $155 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
CLD
Carlsbad
BNA
Nashville
$159 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Carlsbad to Nashville, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $159 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 5
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$168 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 3 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $168 found 7 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 26
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$169 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $169 found 17 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$170 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $170 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$173 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $173 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 12
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$175 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $175 found 14 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$245 Roundtrip, just found
$245
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $245 just found
United
Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$252 Roundtrip, just found
$252
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $252 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
SAN
San Diego
BNA
Nashville
$261 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from San Diego to Nashville, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $261 found 10 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $112 - $252 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Nashville Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$155
Distance
1748 mi
Average flight time
8 hours 13 mins

San Diego to Nashville Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Nashville

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 San Diego to Nashville are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Nashville with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Nashville: 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 San Diego to Nashville

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 San Diego to Nashville in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $80 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 San Diego to Nashville 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 San Diego to Nashville 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 San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) cost?
You can score cheap return tickets from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) starting at $203. Grab a seat and set off on your next adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines flight leaving SAN on August 9 2025 and touching down at BNA. The price was last updated on July 14 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to BNA?
To pick up a cheap ticket, check for direct flights from SAN to BNA taking off in December. You can find a one-way Southwest Airlines flight for $102 leaving on December 11 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 14 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
When jetting out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you can jump on a nonstop flight to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) with Southwest Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to BNA?
With tickets starting at $102 for a one-way journey from SAN to BNA, Southwest Airlines is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on October 6 2025. Prices were last updated on July 14 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
Each day, an average of 2 nonstop flights operate from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA). Select the departure date that best fits your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
More people fly between SAN and BNA at 8 AM than at any other time. Looking for a quieter experience? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to BNA?
Jet off on a Sunday if you're searching for the largest selection of flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
The first flight of the day leaving from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is at around 6:45AM UTC-8. Board this plane and you'll land at Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) at approximately 12:30PM UTC-6. The total travel time is 3h 45m.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
The average flight duration from SAN to BNA is 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,750 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**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 Nashville from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) is the only airport in Nashville with direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Browse your options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SAN to BNA just before your trip is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to BNA flight and hotel package?
Securing a SAN to BNA flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our extensive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
If you reserved your SAN to BNA flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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