Flights San Francisco → Nashville
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Nashville have a typical range USD 172–982, median USD 343. Full range across all 155 offers: USD 121–7042. We analyzed 155 offers from 10 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Nashville
Based on 155 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Nashville
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Nashville cost?
Based on 155 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to Nashville flights ranged from USD 121 to USD 7042 across 155 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 155 offers.
These 155 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 254 and USD 496
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Nashville flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Nashville routes. The breakdown below is based on 155 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 4% |
| UA | 45 | 7% |
| DL | 40 | 6% |
| AA | 45 | 20% |
| United | 50 | 31% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest | 45 | 31% |
| AS | 45 | 4% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
United: base ~USD 125 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 175 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 165 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 175 total.
United's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 40 base difference shrinks to USD 0 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Nashville?
10 airlines flew San Francisco to Nashville in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 144–150 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 6 | 144–150 | 144 | 45 (31%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 9 | 135–336 | 175 | 10 (6%) |
 United | 5 | 139–177 | 175 | 50 (29%) |
 Frontier | 1 | — | 186 | n/a |
 American Airlines | 20 | 189–334 | 199 | 45 (23%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 41 | 268–404 | 301 | 0 (0%) |
 United Airlines | 30 | 246–1143 | 417 | 45 (11%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 8 | 402–2459 | 456 | 45 (10%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 33 | 318–1176 | 629 | 40 (6%) |
 Qatar Airways | 2 | 2753–2795 | 2774 | 20 (1%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Nashville prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Nashville flights
- Full-service carriers on San Francisco–Nashville cost 3.8x more than budget airlines (USD 775 vs USD 201 median; overall median USD 343).
- United charges 5.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 50 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 287 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 147. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Nashville cost?
- Based on 155 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Nashville flights range from USD 121 to USD 7042, with a median price of USD 343. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Nashville flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 30 to the base fare on San Francisco to Nashville flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Nashville including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Nashville at USD 144 (median across 6 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Nashville flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 147. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Nashville routes?
- San Francisco to Nashville has 10 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 121 to USD 7042 across 155 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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