Flying from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 47 minutes. San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco 2 hours behind Nashville.
Each week, there are 19 flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To be on board as early as possible, go for the 06:10 United Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from BNA to SFO is 23:30 with United Airlines.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BNA and SFO include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is £72. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £129. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNA to SFO.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Nashville International Airport is around 11 miles from central Nashville. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BNA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late flight from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 47 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BNA to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
After booking your flights from BNA to SFO, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in San Francisco. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are must-have experiences during your San Francisco visit.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
