Nashville to San Diego (BNA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 23m. Beyond nonstop, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 73H, B38M | 4h23-4h40 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Diego from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SAN | SDF→SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 23m | 4h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – |
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 SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BNA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SAN ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).