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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nashville to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nashville to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Nashville to San Francisco (BNA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nashville to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Nashville to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nashville to San Francisco.
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BNA-SFO
4h 40mdirect
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SFO-BNA
4h 10mdirect
Southwest
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BNA-SFO
4h 46mdirect
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SFO-BNA
4h 27mdirect
Virgin Australia
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Air New Zealand Logo
BNA-SFO
4h 46mdirect
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SFO-BNA
4h 27mdirect
Air New Zealand
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BNA-SFO
4h 46mdirect
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SFO-BNA
4h 27mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
BNA

Security screening is typically quick and efficient at BNA; check the current wait time on the airport's website.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
SFO

For a budget-friendly option, take BART from SFO to popular neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on BNA

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nashville to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nashville to San Francisco is July, where tickets cost £290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £361 and £348 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nashville to San Francisco

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nashville to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Nashville to San Francisco

  • Which is the quickest way to get to BNA Airport from Downtown Nashville?

    The quickest way to get to Nashville International Airport is definitely by road. The I-40E offers a direct route from Downtown to the airport, though you can cut about 6min by merging onto the I-24E instead of going with the I-40E directly. You can take a taxi or drive yourself, although driving might take a little longer since you’ll have to go all the way to the parking lot while a taxi drops you right outside the main terminal.

  • Is parking available at BNA Airport?

    Nashville International Airport offers a wide range of parking options for anyone looking to leave their car at the airport. Terminal Lot A is only a walking distance from the main terminal, while Terminal Garages 1 and 2 are equally close and offer over 4,000 covered parking spaces. The Economy Parking Lots B and C charge the lowest prices, although they are a little further from the main terminal, and you will have to use the complimentary shuttle to get from the parking lot to the terminal. You can also go for other off-site parking lots that charge even lower prices.

  • Which is the best airport to land in?

    Both Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OSK) are only a few miles away from San Francisco and therefore offer an alternative airport to land instead of San Francisco International Airport. If you’re looking to avoid long lines, you should book a flight that lands at SJC or OAK since they are significantly less busy than SFO Airport, which handles about five times the number of passengers in a year compared to the other airports.

  • How far is Downtown San Francisco from SFO Airport?

    Downtown San Francisco is roughly 14 miles away from San Francisco International Airport. There are multiple ways through which you can get there, including taxis, trains, and rental cars available at the airport. While they are all equal in terms of the time it takes to get Downtown, the taxi offers much more convenience since they can drop you anywhere. The train, on the other hand, might be less convenient but it is significantly cheaper.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nashville to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nashville to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nashville to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nashville and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Nashville to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nashville to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nashville to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nashville to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Nashville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nashville to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nashville to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Nashville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nashville to San Francisco

  • If you’re traveling with a pet or service animal, you can find the relief areas at Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Terminal Garage 1 on level P5 of Pedestrian Plaza and curbside on the North and South sides of the Departures level.
  • Delta and American Airlines are the only airlines with a lounge at Nashville International Airport. Therefore, if you want access to these lounges, consider booking your flight with one of them.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has a few specially dedicated nursing rooms for all moms traveling with an infant. They are located on Terminal 3 near gates E5, F4, and F16, as well as the Mezzanine level by the Concession area.
  • When traveling with a service animal at BNA Airport, they must be on a leash at all times. All animals that don’t count as service animals are required to be kept in safe carriers at all times.
  • Both American Airlines and United Airlines provide passengers with a light meal during the trip. However, for United Airlines, you will have to pay an extra fee, while American Airlines provides it for free.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nashville Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Nashville Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Nashville to San Francisco

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