Nashville to San Diego (BNA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,747 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 15h ago
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WN2973
WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1132
WN Southwest
738
8:14 AM
EDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN777
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN779
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
EDT
2:05 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN800
WN Southwest
73H
3:00 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1133
WN Southwest
73H
5:59 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
PDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN785
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1136
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 PM
EDT
9:42 PM
PDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN738
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 AM
PDT T1
12:40 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2961
WN Southwest
737
6:50 AM
PDT T1
12:45 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2739
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
PDT T1
4:15 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN887
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 AM
PDT T1
4:16 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3021
WN Southwest
73H
12:05 PM
PDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2278
WN Southwest
7M8
1:53 PM
PDT T1
7:45 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4053
WN Southwest
73H
10:40 PM
PDT T1
4:30 AM+1
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4346
WN Southwest
738
10:40 PM
PDT T1
4:35 AM+1
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to San Diego
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,747 mi 4h 30m nonstop -3h behind 74 1-stop hubs

BNA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 47 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 4h30-5h03 50%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (47 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to SAN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,124
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric BNA→SAN SDF→SAN
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 47 2
Flight time 4h 30m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 5h 3m.
Getting to BNA

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

Key statistics for the Nashville to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,812 km
Flight time4h 30m to 5h 3m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 47 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 5h 3m. The route covers 1,747 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SAN. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, VNY, TRM, SNA, SCF, PSP, GSP, MKC, BHM, JAC, SGR, EGE, PVR, CGF, SJC, WDR, APC, BFI, OAK, RDU, PGD, FCA, SUA, APF, SUN, PBI, ABQ, TEB, MSY, SAT, IAH, ATL, STL, DFW, OMA, AUS, LAS, MSP, DAL, MDW, BOS, HOU, ORD, PHL, DEN, PHX, DTW, JFK, IND, DUB, YYC, MIA, MCI, SFO, CMH, SEA, CLT, LAX, MKE, BWI, DCA, YYZ, IAD, PDX, SLC, TPA, SMF, MCO, EWR, LHR, HDN, FLL, SJD and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SAN to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to SAN

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SAN ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).