Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 4.2% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of their relative scarcity.

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

The direct flight time from San Francisco to Nashville is typically around 4 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 3162 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to approximately 9 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights compared to those with layovers.

How often do San Francisco to Nashville flight prices drop?

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring price trends can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal.

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San Francisco to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Nashville are below the typical level. Recent prices for this route typically range from $391–$757, with a median of $551. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $251. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $387, and October, where the median fare is $478.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Nashville takes about 4h 23m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 17h 32m. For the small percentage of direct flights from San Francisco to Nashville, the non-stop median flight time is 4h 23m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should anticipate at least one stop on the majority of journeys between these two cities.

The distance between San Francisco and Nashville is 3162 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often requiring several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nashville

Regular price: $217 - $385

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Nashville typically range from $217 to $385. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 24-Feb 26.

now $187

Low $217

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to BNA is May, with a median price of $251. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $920. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $251

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $920

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$609

$505

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$276

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$279

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$280

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$282

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$283

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$303 → $159

47%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$292 → $150

49%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$302 → $160

47%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$302 → $160

47%

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 of $551.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 23m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 4h 23m, while connecting flights average 17h 32m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.2% of recent flights from SFO to BNA are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the SFO to BNA route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to BNA appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

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 ~$168

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$213

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Consider Louisville International for its diverse carrier selection and full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Nashville (reachable by car), but in a different time zone.

💸 Flights from ~$179

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Dec 09

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From SFO

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From SFO

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From SFO

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Nashville, United States

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$1,697

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From SFO

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Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,659

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From SFO

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Dec 03

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,647

$1,171

Save $476

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Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,171

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From SFO

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Dec 04

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,171

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From SFO

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Dec 05

Nashville, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,701

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

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$1,701

$1,226

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Business Class

From SFO

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Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,715

$1,231

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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 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $676. Booking too close to departure, such as 0-6 days out, saw average prices rise significantly to $919. Conversely, booking 7-13 days in advance also showed a higher average price of $1212, indicating that planning within the 14-27 day window generally offers better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville was considered to be $391 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $551. Prices exceeding $757 were in the higher range. By comparing offers to the $391 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable prices for their journey.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nashville, with a median price of $251. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $387. October, while being the most expensive month with a median of $478, still presented a lower median price compared to the annual median of $551. Travelers looking for more economical options might consider flying in May or February.

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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: $217 - $385

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Nashville typically range from $217 to $385. The current lowest deal is $187 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Feb 24-Feb 26.

now $187

Low $217

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to BNA is May, with a median price of $251. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $920. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $251

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $920

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$609

$505

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$276

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$279

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$280

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$282

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nashville

San Francisco (SFO) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$283

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$303 → $159

47%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$292 → $150

49%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$302 → $160

47%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$302 → $160

47%

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 of $551.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 23m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 4h 23m, while connecting flights average 17h 32m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.2% of recent flights from SFO to BNA are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the SFO to BNA route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to BNA appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

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 ~$168

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$213

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Consider Louisville International for its diverse carrier selection and full range of cabin classes.

Nashville, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,231

Save $453

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 4h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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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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

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 4h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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 09

Dec 10

Dec 08

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 03

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 05

Dec 04

Dec 11

Dec 03

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?