What percentage of Nashville to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 19% of flights from Nashville to San Francisco are direct. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects flight patterns observed over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Nashville to San Francisco typically takes 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 3162 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 15 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct options.

Are non-stop flights from Nashville to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco are approximately 33% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $317, while connecting flights have a median price of $239. Direct flights constitute 44% of the available options. Travelers can weigh the time savings against the increased cost based on their preferences, with these figures based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Nashville to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nashville to San Francisco, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $330–$654, with a median of $451. Currently, new deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are March, with a median fare of $216, followed closely by October at $217, and April at $220. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range for the route.

A typical journey from Nashville to San Francisco takes about 4h 49m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route are connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers when not flying direct. The median flight time for connecting itineraries is 9h 4m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 49m.

The distance between Nashville and San Francisco is 3162 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that often includes at least one stopover, influencing the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Francisco

Regular price: $227 - $380

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 $227 and $380. The current lowest deal is $214 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $214

Low $227

High $380

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 $251. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $769. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $251

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $769

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$303

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$246

$275

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$249

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$270

$278

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$271

$286

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$297

$243

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$290 → $220

24%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$279 → $214

23%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$277 → $216

22%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$269 → $214

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Nashville - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco, at $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 49m

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco typically take 4h 49m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

19% of recent fares are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $214

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to San Francisco was found for $214.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Nashville to San Francisco appear frequently.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

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.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

💸 Flights from ~$155

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options, despite potential bridge traffic impacting travel time.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART rail)

💸 Flights from ~$259

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Nashville to San Francisco are found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $255. Booking 14-27 days out also offers competitive pricing, averaging around $258. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, such as 60+ days out, where the average price is $399. These trends are based on data observed across a 90-day window.

A flight from Nashville to San Francisco is typically considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $330. The median price for this route historically stands at $451. Prices above $654 are generally in the more expensive range. These insights are derived from pricing data observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nashville to San Francisco include March, with a median price of $216, and October, with a median price of $217. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $220. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $451 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Nashville to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Francisco

Regular price: $227 - $380

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 $227 and $380. The current lowest deal is $214 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $214

Low $227

High $380

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

March

Cheapest

Flights from $251

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $769

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$303

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$246

$275

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$249

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$270

$278

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$271

$286

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$297

$243

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$290 → $220

24%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$279 → $214

23%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$277 → $216

22%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$269 → $214

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Francisco