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

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1,747 mi airlines 47/wk
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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
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
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WN777
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
WN1136
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 PM
EDT
9:42 PM
PDT
5h 2m
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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San Diego to Nashville
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,747 mi 2h 36m nonstop +3h ahead 78 1-stop hubs

SAN–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 47 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h36-3h55 100%
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
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – 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, SAN to BNA 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 SAN to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,253
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
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 1 2 4
Weekly flights 47 2 2
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 44m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m to 3h 55m.
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 time2h 36m to 3h 55m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 47 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 36m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,747 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from SAN to BNA. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, SAF, PSP, EGE, SBA, NUQ, DWH, MRY, SUN, XNA, OAK, APC, APF, PBI, ABI, TMB, CHS, JAC, SJC, RDU, TEB, OKC, OPF, BED, TUL, MSY, HND, ATL, SMF, CMH, SFO, LAS, MDW, DEN, DFW, HOU, PHX, LAX, SAT, MCO, CLT, IND, SLC, DAL, MSP, ORD, BWI, MIA, PHL, JFK, AUS, BOS, DTW, MCI, PIT, LHR, ABQ, IAD, IAH, SEA, STL, OMA, FLL, MKE, TPA, EWR, YYZ, BOI, YYC, DCA, PDX, BZN, HCR, FTW, HDN, CMA and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 3 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. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BNA ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 3 hours 55 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

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).