Are there direct flights from Nashville to San Diego?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 50% of flights from Nashville to San Diego were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Nashville to San Diego?

The typical direct flight from Nashville to San Diego covers a distance of 2812 kilometers and has a median duration of 4 hours and 25 minutes. Flights with one stop typically have a median duration of 9 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Nashville to San Diego?

Historically, flights from Nashville to San Diego regularly offer good prices. This route is classified as having a regular frequency of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable fares when searching for this particular route.

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Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to San Diego

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Nashville to San Diego

2026-12-16 – 2026-12-24
BNA - San Diego
86% AI deal score
$355
$173
Round trip
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BNA - San Diego
80% AI deal score
$254
$179
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BNA - San Diego
83% AI deal score
$319
$184
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BNA - San Diego
86% AI deal score
$392
$191
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BNA - San Diego
83% AI deal score
$336
$194
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BNA - San Diego
77% AI deal score
$256
$200
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BNA - San Diego
65% AI deal score
$193
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Nashville to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Diego

Right now, fares for flights from Nashville to San Diego are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, prices typically range from $424–$834, with a median of $600. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

For cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $318. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $429, and September, where the median fare is $450.

A typical journey from Nashville to San Diego takes about 4h 25m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, and connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

The distance between Nashville and San Diego is 2812 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Diego

Regular price: $299 - $466

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to San Diego is typically between $299 and $466. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 7.

now $134

Low $299

High $466

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego is January, with a median price of $318. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $963. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $318

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $963

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Diego

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$266

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$273

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$282

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$282

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$319

$253

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$395 → $136

66%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$393 → $134

66%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$373 → $131

65%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$392 → $153

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Nashville - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Nashville to San Diego are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $318

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego, at $318.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 25m

The typical direct flight from Nashville to San Diego takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has 87 direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers 87 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Nashville to San Diego appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to San Diego.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Nashville to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers with direct access via CBX.

📍 ~30 km from San Diego (requires valid passport and CBX fee)

💸 Flights from ~$328

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

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From BNA

Elite

Dec 16

San Diego, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,031

$1,173

Save $858

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 18

San Diego, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,692

$1,147

Save $545

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 16

San Diego, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,777

$1,242

Save $535

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 18

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,247

Save $437

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 18

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,709

$1,247

Save $462

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 18

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,247

Save $437

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 02

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,802

$1,314

Save $488

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 03

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,805

$1,314

Save $491

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 04

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,824

$1,314

Save $510

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 07

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,831

$1,332

Save $499

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 13

San Diego, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,913

$1,332

Save $581

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 09

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,668

$1,245

Save $423

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nashville to San Diego is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $699. Booking 60 or more days out saw an average price of $888, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1093. Planning your trip within the recommended window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nashville to San Diego is considered to be $424 or less. The median price for this route was $600. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $834 or less. Aiming for a fare around $424 or below generally indicates a cost-effective purchase.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nashville to San Diego include January, with a median price of $318, and May, with a median price of $429. September also offered a median price of $450. The annual median price for this route was $600, indicating that certain months offer more significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Nashville to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Diego

A typical journey from Nashville to San Diego takes about 4h 25m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, and connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

The distance between Nashville and San Diego is 2812 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Diego

Regular price: $299 - $466

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to San Diego is typically between $299 and $466. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 4-Dec 7.

now $134

Low $299

High $466

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $318

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $963

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Diego

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$266

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$273

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$282

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$282

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Diego

Nashville (BNA) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$319

$253

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$395 → $136

66%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$393 → $134

66%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$373 → $131

65%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$392 → $153

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Nashville - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Nashville to San Diego are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $318

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego, at $318.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 25m

The typical direct flight from Nashville to San Diego takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has 87 direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers 87 direct deals, making it a frequent choice for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Nashville to San Diego appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to San Diego.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Nashville to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$179

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers with direct access via CBX.

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,668

$1,245

Save $423

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to San Diego

Nashville to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Direct flights from Nashville to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Nashville - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $318

Direct flights take 4h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has 87 direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Nashville main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Dec 16

Nov 18

Dec 16

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 18

Dec 02

Dec 03

Dec 04

Dec 07

Dec 13

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Nashville to San Diego?

What's a cheap fare from Nashville to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Nashville to San Diego?

Are there direct flights from Nashville to San Diego?

What's the flight time from Nashville to San Diego?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Nashville to San Diego?

Related routes

More routes from Nashville

Flights to San Diego from other cities

Nashville to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Direct flights from Nashville to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Diego

Nashville - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $318

Direct flights take 4h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has 87 direct deals

Deals appear regularly

Nashville main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Dec 16

Nov 18

Dec 16

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 18

Dec 02

Dec 03

Dec 04

Dec 07

Dec 13

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Nashville to San Diego?

What's a cheap fare from Nashville to San Diego?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Nashville to San Diego?