Nashville to San Diego (BNA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 53 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h58-4h30 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SAN | EVV→SAN | SDF→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 140 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 3h 39m | 3h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
BNA–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to SAN
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SAN is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, St. Louis Lambert and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Evansville (EVV), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).