What percentage of Nashville to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19% of flights from Nashville to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically two. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Nashville to San Francisco typically takes about 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 3162 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 8 hours and 15 minutes. This represents a substantial difference in travel time between direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Nashville to San Francisco have been about 33% more expensive than connecting flights, based on data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for a direct flight was $317, while connecting flights had a median price of $239. Direct flights accounted for 44% of the available options, suggesting they are a common choice despite the higher cost.

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Nashville to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Right now, the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $330–$654, with a median of $451. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $216. Close behind is October, offering a median fare of $217, followed by April with a median of $220. These months present the best opportunities for lower prices on this route.

A typical journey from Nashville to San Francisco takes about 4h 49m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 9h 4m, reflecting the additional time involved for layovers.

The distance between Nashville and San Francisco is 3162 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means that while direct flights are possible, many travelers will find itineraries with one or more stops.

For flights from Nashville to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Francisco

Regular price: $199 - $443

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to San Francisco is between $199 and $443. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 29.

now $203

Low $199

High $443

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

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$383

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$404

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$412

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$412

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$219

$294

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$221

$304

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$475 → $412

13%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$470 → $412

12%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$259 → $203

22%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$259 → $203

22%

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Nashville - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Nashville to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $451.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices as low as $216

Historically, March, October, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 49m

The median flight duration is 4 hours 49 minutes for direct flights and 9 hours 4 minutes for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a nonstop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Nashville to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART train)

💸 Flights from ~$272

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Nashville to San Francisco have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $255. Booking 14-27 days out also showed favorable pricing, averaging $258. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $399. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Nashville to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $330. The median price for this route historically has been around $451. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $654 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price under $330 is advisable for value.

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 shows competitive pricing, with a median of $220. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the annual median 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: $199 - $443

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to San Francisco is between $199 and $443. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 29.

now $203

Low $199

High $443

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$383

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$404

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$412

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$470

$412

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$219

$294

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - San Francisco

Nashville (BNA) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$221

$304

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$475 → $412

13%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$470 → $412

12%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$259 → $203

22%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$259 → $203

22%

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 for Nashville to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median of $451.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices as low as $216

Historically, March, October, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 49m

The median flight duration is 4 hours 49 minutes for direct flights and 9 hours 4 minutes for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, providing a nonstop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Nashville to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$203

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

Nashville to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Nashville to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Nashville - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices as low as $216

Direct flights take 4h 49m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Nashville main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Nashville to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?

What percentage of Nashville to San Francisco flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

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

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to San Francisco

Nashville - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices as low as $216

Direct flights take 4h 49m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Nashville main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Nashville to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to San Francisco?