Flights from San Francisco to Nashville
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nashville

Track economy fares on the SFOBNA route and get alerts when prices drop.

From
San Francisco
SFO
To
Nashville
BNA

Route Intelligence: San FranciscoNashville

Flight Duration

4 hr 40 min (Direct)

Price Guidance

A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.

Peak Season

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Top Airlines

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Booking Tip

Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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Set your target price and FlightKitten will scan this route twice daily. The instant economy fares drop below your budget, you'll get an email with the price, airline, and a direct booking link.

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Route Summary: San FranciscoNashville

From
San Francisco (SFO)
To
Nashville (BNA)
Duration
4 hr 40 min (Direct)
Airlines
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Price Guide
A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.
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Route Briefing: San Francisco to Nashville

Flying from San Francisco to Nashville takes 4 hours and 10 minutes across 1,969 miles. United Airlines and Southwest operate daily nonstops into Nashville International Airport (BNA), connecting Northern California with Music City.

Nashville is a legendary entertainment hub filled with live music, historic recording studios, and southern flavor. Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and the historic Ryman Auditorium, or browse vintage boutiques and coffee shops in the 12 South and Gulch neighborhoods. At night, head down to Lower Broadway to hop between iconic multi-level honky-tonks, and be sure to order fiery Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's.

Economy roundtrips under $140 are a great bargain, while standard fares range from $220 to $330. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring outdoor rooftop bars and music festivals. Book 4 to 6 weeks in advance for the best economy prices.

How much are flights from San Francisco to Nashville in 2026?

Flight prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville (BNA) vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+. Popular carriers on this route include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. FlightKitten eliminates the guesswork by monitoring 220+ airlines twice daily and alerting you the moment economy fares hit your target price.

How does FlightKitten track San Francisco to Nashville fares?

FlightKitten is an economy flight price monitoring platform that scans 220+ airlines twice every day for economy fares on the SFO to BNA route. When you set a target price, FlightKitten continuously monitors this route and sends an email alert the moment fares drop below your budget. Each alert includes the exact fare, airline, dates, and an AI-powered briefing that explains whether the deal is genuinely good compared to historical pricing on this route. No more obsessive price checking — set your budget and let FlightKitten do the watching. Learn more about how FlightKitten tracking works.

See our full Nashville destination guide for all available routes. Also popular: San Francisco to Anchorage.

Pro tip: Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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