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

SAN Airport Page →
1,747 mi airlines charter/private 27/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 19m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3478
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
PDT T1
12:45 PM
CDT
4h 10m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1953
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
PDT T1
1:50 PM
CDT
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1017
WN Southwest
738
10:10 AM
PDT T1
4:10 PM
CDT
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3627
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
PDT T1
6:40 PM
CDT
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1452
WN Southwest
B38M
1:40 PM
PDT T1
7:40 PM
CDT
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4147
WN Southwest
73H
2:08 PM
PDT T1
7:36 PM
CDT
3h 28m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3479
WN Southwest
73H
5:35 PM
PDT T1
11:35 PM
CDT
4h
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3480
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 PM
PDT T1
4:45 AM+1
CDT
4h 5m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2274
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
CDT
7:55 AM
PDT
4h 5m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN198
WN Southwest
737
6:20 AM
CDT
8:30 AM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN659
WN Southwest
738
8:05 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4111
WN Southwest
738
11:55 AM
CDT
2:05 PM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN374
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3017
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4253
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
PDT
4h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3223
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
PDT
4h 5m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1978
WN Southwest
737
9:16 PM
CDT
11:52 PM
PDT
4h 36m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAASBA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 40m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Nashville flights
TUL Tulsa 5h 44m AS WN Tulsa (TUL) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m ACASCM F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m ASDLF9 F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 5h 49m ASWN AMDLEJA Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
STL St Louis 5h 50m UAWN EJAWN St Louis (STL) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 57m AFAMAV AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Nashville flights
SDF Louisville 5h 58m AA WN Louisville (SDF) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Nashville
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,747 mi 4h nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–BNA 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. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h28-4h10 87%
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 87%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (28 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, SAN to BNA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,405
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
SAN → BNA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
92%
Return
BNA → SAN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SAN→BNA CLD→BNA SNA→BNA
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 9
Weekly flights 27 1 1
Flight time 4h 3h 21m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

SAN–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,812 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,747 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAN to BNA: Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Tulsa.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from BNA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SAN to BNA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BNA is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,812 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Love Field and Tulsa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).