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Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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September 15 - September 22

Cheapest

BNA - San Francisco

$225

$155

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

Cheapest

BNA - San Francisco

$234

$155

Round trip

September 2 - September 16

Cheapest

BNA - San Francisco

$195

$155

Round trip

October 13 - October 20

Cheapest

BNA - San Francisco

$249

$155

Round trip

November 11 - November 18

Cheapest

BNA - San Francisco

$246

$155

Round trip

December 8 - December 15

Best

BNA - San Francisco

$275

$156

Round trip

August 26 - August 31

Earliest

BNA - San Francisco

$223

$170

Round trip

October 8 - October 20

BNA - San Francisco

$227

$170

Round trip

September 10 - September 15

BNA - San Francisco

$226

$171

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

BNA - San Francisco

$220

$177

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Nashville to San Francisco are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco, fares typically range from $216โ€“$337, with a median of $279. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable pricing environment at present. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for price drops if you monitor the market.
A typical journey from Nashville to San Francisco takes approximately 8h 53m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. The route itself covers a distance of 3162 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $216. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $217, and April, with a median fare of $220. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.
For flights from Nashville to San Francisco, a meaningful share are non-stop, while most other itineraries connect at least once. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is one. This mix means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single stop, influencing overall journey time and convenience.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Francisco

Regular price: $190 - $348

Prices for flights from Nashville to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to San Francisco is typically between $190 and $348. The current lowest deal is $155 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $155

Low $190

High $348

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco is March, with a median price of $216. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $417. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $216

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $417

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Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$280

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$224

$329

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$250

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$225

$329

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$224

$329

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$225

$329

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$275ย ย โ†’ย ย $156

43%

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$283ย ย โ†’ย ย $181

36%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$289ย ย โ†’ย ย $190

34%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$249ย ย โ†’ย ย $155

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Nashville - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to San Francisco are above the typical level for this route.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, with a median price of $216.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 53m

The median flight time from Nashville to San Francisco is 8 hours and 53 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nashville to San Francisco are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines has a recent deal for $155

Southwest Airlines recently offered a deal for $155 from Nashville to San Francisco.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

44% of deals are direct flights

44% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$155

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for reaching San Francisco from Nashville.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$155

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a convenient alternative to SFO, especially with direct BART public transit access.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit or car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$303

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International offers a wide variety of carrier options and often experiences fewer weather-related delays.

๐Ÿ“ ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$238

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International is a robust and often cheaper alternative, particularly for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$163

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is highly convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

๐Ÿ“ ~85 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$401

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded experience.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$336

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$1,170

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$1,167

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San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

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$1,167

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,170

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San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,139

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$1,153

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,167

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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$1,019

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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$1,019

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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$1,070

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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78% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Nashville to San Francisco within 0-6 days of departure has shown an average price of $255. This is typically the most cost-effective booking window. In contrast, booking 60+ days out has historically resulted in a higher average price of $399. For those planning further ahead, prices across the trailing quarter for flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $325.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Nashville to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $216. The median price for this route historically has been $279. Prices above $337 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, with a median price of $216. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $217. April follows closely with a median price of $220. The annual median price for this route is $279, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall yearly average.