Can I fly direct from San Diego to Nashville?

Based on historical data, approximately 50% of flights from San Diego to Nashville are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a common occurrence on this route. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their trip.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Nashville?

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Diego to Nashville is 6 hours and 14 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 9 hours and 29 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 2812 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their itinerary.

Should I set a price alert for San Diego to Nashville flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Diego to Nashville have been frequent. This indicates that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor them. Setting a price alert can help travelers identify when prices drop, potentially leading to savings. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert could be a useful tool.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Nashville

2026-09-01 – 2026-09-15
SAN - Nashville
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San Diego to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Nashville

Right now, only 8% of recent fares from San Diego to Nashville are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Nashville, fares typically range from $351–$772, with a median of $551. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to consider booking.

A typical journey from San Diego to Nashville takes about 6h 14m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Nashville? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $243, followed by February at $305, and May at $322. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Nashville

Regular price: $194 - $323

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Nashville is $194 to $323. The current lowest deal is $165 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 5-Sep 12.

now $165

Low $194

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Nashville is January, with a median price of $274. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $794. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $274

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $794

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Nashville

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$278

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$456

$298

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$197

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$364 → $181

50%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$361 → $181

50%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$367 → $187

49%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$353 → $181

49%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Nashville

San Diego - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Nashville are below the typical level at $165.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Nashville, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 14m

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Nashville takes 6h 14m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct deals

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flight deals from San Diego to Nashville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Diego to Nashville appear frequently.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$182

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Nashville.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$348

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is ideal for direct access to Nashville and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selection and full range of cabin classes, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~280 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$272

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

88% AI deal score

$2,687

$1,019

Save $1,668

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Diego to Nashville is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this window, the average price observed was $279. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $598, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $461. Planning ahead by 28-59 days generally offers better value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Nashville was considered to be $351 or less. The median price for this route was $551. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observations falling below $772. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around or below $351.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Nashville, with a median price of $243. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $305. The annual median price for this route was $551, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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San Diego to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Nashville

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

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Nashville

Regular price: $194 - $323

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Nashville is $194 to $323. The current lowest deal is $165 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 5-Sep 12.

now $165

Low $194

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Nashville

January

Cheapest

Flights from $274

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $794

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Nashville

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$278

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$456

$298

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Nashville

San Diego (SAN) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$197

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$364 → $181

50%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$361 → $181

50%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$367 → $187

49%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$353 → $181

49%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Nashville