Nashville to San Francisco (BNA–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–SFO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,964 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 167 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 34 | 319, 738, 7M8 | 4h48-5h02 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 73H, 7S7 | 4h50-5h05 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | 3h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SFO | SDF→SFO | TYS→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 151 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 5h 6m | 4h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
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.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
BNA–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to SFO
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from TWY, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SFO ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,964 miles (3,161 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
167 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).