Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Nashville. Approximately 38.8% of flights on this route have historically been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers in the trailing 90 days.

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

The median direct flight time from San Francisco to Nashville is 4 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of 3162 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 41 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct options.

How often do San Francisco to Nashville flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Nashville route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The pricing patterns observed across the trailing 30 days suggest that this route is one where price fluctuations are common.

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San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Right now, only 4% of recent fares for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $336 to $720, with a median price of $441. Currently, fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially favorable time to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville, February stands out with a median fare of $251. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $255, while May presents another affordable option at a median of $272. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Nashville takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This indicates that while direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville are available, connecting flights are more common and contribute to the overall journey time.

The route from San Francisco to Nashville covers a distance of 3162 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

Regular price: $180 - $382

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

The regular price range for this route is $180 to $382. The current lowest deal is $250 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 18.

now $250

Low $180

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nashville is February, with a median price of $251. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $729. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $251

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $729

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$569

$374

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$296

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$566

$373

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$362

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$558

$376

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$569 → $400

30%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$566 → $399

29%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$558 → $425

24%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$335 → $205

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

San Francisco - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to BNA are below the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $251.

Historically, February, October, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Nashville is 12 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 38.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Nashville.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$207

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 Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International is a useful alternative with diverse carrier selection, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~240 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

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Nashville, United States

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Nashville, United States

86% AI deal score

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Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,514

$1,115

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From SFO

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Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,586

$1,157

Save $429

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 25

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,177

Save $483

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 02

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,758

$1,176

Save $582

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 26

Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,503

$1,127

Save $376

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 31

Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,526

$1,145

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,657

$1,230

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,417

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Nashville is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $403. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $1014. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out typically results in an average price of $488.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Nashville is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $336. The median price for this route was $441, indicating that half of the flights were priced below this amount. Prices historically ranged up to $720 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, February and October have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nashville, with median prices of $251 and $255, respectively. May also presented a relatively low median price of $272. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $441 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

Regular price: $180 - $382

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

The regular price range for this route is $180 to $382. The current lowest deal is $250 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 18.

now $250

Low $180

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

February

Cheapest

Flights from $251

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $729

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$569

$374

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$296

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$566

$373

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$362

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$558

$376

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$569 → $400

30%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$566 → $399

29%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$558 → $425

24%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$335 → $205

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

San Francisco - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to BNA are below the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $251.

Historically, February, October, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Nashville is 12 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 38.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Nashville.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$207

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 Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International is a useful alternative with diverse carrier selection, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,417

$1,065

Save $352

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Nashville

San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

San Francisco - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $251.

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

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

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

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

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

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

How often do San Francisco to Nashville flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Nashville from other cities

San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

San Francisco - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $251.

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

Sep 28

Sep 26

Sep 29

Oct 03

Oct 31

Oct 26

Oct 25

Oct 02

Oct 26

Oct 31

Oct 29

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

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

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

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