Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

Historically, approximately 38.8% of flights from San Francisco to Nashville have been direct. For journeys that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their itinerary.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Nashville is typically 4 hours and 31 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 41 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3162 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when selecting their preferred option.

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 suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring price trends can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route. The frequent price fluctuations indicate a dynamic market for this specific travel path.

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San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Right now, only about 4% of recent fares from San Francisco to Nashville are considered a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville, prices typically range from $336 to $720, with a median fare of $441. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville? The data indicates that February is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $251. October also presents a good value, with median fares around $255, followed by May at $272. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Nashville takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. This is largely due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. When flights do connect, they typically involve 2 stopovers.

The distance between San Francisco and Nashville is approximately 3162 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning you can expect a travel experience that balances distance with accessibility.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

Regular price: $236 - $506

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nashville is $236 to $506. The current lowest deal is $205 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 17.

now $205

Low $236

High $506

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 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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$485

$430

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$504

$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$205

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$279

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$290

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$320

$264

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$313 → $214

32%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$337 → $241

29%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$333 → $238

29%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$338 → $249

26%

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 San Francisco to Nashville are below the typical level at $205.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nashville, with a median price of $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 12h 55m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Nashville typically take 12h 55m, covering 3162 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct deals

Southwest Airlines has offered direct deals from San Francisco to Nashville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Nashville appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a great choice for flights from San Francisco to Nashville.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$155

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International (SDF) is a useful alternative with diverse carriers and a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car), but in a different time zone.

💸 Flights from ~$208

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

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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 generally sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $1014. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $488, while booking 60+ days out averaged $503.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville is considered to be $336 or less. The median price for this route was $441. Prices tend to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $720 or less. By comparing prices to this $336 benchmark, travelers can identify favorable offers.

Historically, February, October, and May have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nashville. In February, the median price was $251, while October saw a median of $255. May also presented a favorable median price of $272. The annual median price for this route is typically $441, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $236 - $506

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nashville is $236 to $506. The current lowest deal is $205 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 17.

now $205

Low $236

High $506

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nashville

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$485

$430

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$504

$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$205

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$279

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$328

$290

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$320

$264

One-way

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

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$313 → $214

32%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$337 → $241

29%

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$333 → $238

29%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$338 → $249

26%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nashville