Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

Historically, direct flights constitute approximately 38.8% of the available options for the San Francisco to Nashville route. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights will involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Nashville has a median duration of 4 hours and 31 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 7 hours and 41 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is about 3162 kilometers, which contributes to these varying durations depending on the number of stops.

How often do San Francisco to Nashville flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Nashville route are categorized as experiencing frequent price drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing for this route tends to fluctuate often, indicating a dynamic market for deals.

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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: $201 - $382

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nashville is from $201 to $382. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 16.

now $203

Low $201

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$388

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$414

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$429

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$566

$460

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$420

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$559

$433

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$576 → $414

28%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$578 → $430

26%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$559 → $434

22%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$335 → $213

36%

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 for San Francisco to Nashville are below the typical level, with a median of $441.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $251 for San Francisco to Nashville.

⏱️ 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.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $203.

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal from San Francisco to Nashville for $203.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nashville appear frequently.

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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Dec 14

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Nashville, United States

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Nashville, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,448

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From SFO

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Nashville, United States

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$1,873

$1,151

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,863

$1,178

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,508

$1,156

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,520

$1,156

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 02

Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,745

$1,204

Save $541

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,760

$1,229

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,802

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,682

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From SFO

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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 before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $403. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, for instance, saw average prices rise significantly to $1014. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out generally resulted in an average price of $503, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, within that 7-13 day window, can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville has historically been considered to be around $336 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $441. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed prices being $720 or higher. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $336, it typically represents a favorable deal.

Historically, February, October, and May have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nashville. February typically sees a median price of $251, while October's median price is around $255. May also presents a favorable median price of $272. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $441 for this route.

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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: $201 - $382

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nashville is from $201 to $382. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 16.

now $203

Low $201

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$388

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$414

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$429

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$566

$460

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$420

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$559

$433

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$576 → $414

28%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$578 → $430

26%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$559 → $434

22%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$335 → $213

36%

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 for San Francisco to Nashville are below the typical level, with a median of $441.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $251 for San Francisco to Nashville.

⏱️ 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.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $203.

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal from San Francisco to Nashville for $203.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nashville appear frequently.

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

82% AI deal score

$1,687

$1,308

Save $379

Porter Airlines, +1

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 the lowest prices.

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $203.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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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Dec 30

Dec 31

Dec 25

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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 the lowest prices.

Flights typically take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $203.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Dec 14

Dec 18

Dec 30

Dec 31

Dec 25

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 02

Oct 06

Dec 09

Sep 22

Sep 22

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?