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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 47 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 | 4h30-5h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Nashville
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 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. 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).