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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nashville Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $342. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Diego.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

San Diego.$317 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.

San Diego.$342 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

San Diego.$343 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

San Diego.$386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.

San Diego.$528 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.

San Diego.$528 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.

San Diego.$577 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.

San Diego.$577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.

San Diego.$577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.

San Diego.$610 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

San Diego.$610 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

San Diego.$614 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.

San Diego.$615 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Nashville on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.

San Diego.$629 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.

San Diego.$630 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Nashville on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nashville to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Alternative Nashville to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nashville to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego

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from $316

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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego

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Nashville to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$316
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	4 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	28

Finding cheap flights from Nashville to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.

How much are return flights from Nashville to San Diego?

The best price we found for a return flight from Nashville to San Diego is $316. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Nashville to San Diego?

4 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Nashville to San Diego.

Which airlines fly direct from Nashville to San Diego?

Southwest Airlines flies direct from Nashville to San Diego.

How many flights are there a week from Nashville to San Diego?

As of September 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Nashville to San Diego.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to San Diego?

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to San Diego is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in San Diego?

If you're flying from Nashville Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from $316.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to San Diego on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to San Diego on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Nashville Airport to San Diego?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Nashville Airport to San Diego?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Diego?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in San Diego?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. September is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is March, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is March.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Nashville Airport to San Diego with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Flying from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego: what you need to know

Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego.
Nashville International Airport is located in Nashville. Following the UTC-8 timezone, San Diego is two hours behind Nashville.
With 17 flights a week between the two airports, Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from BNA to SAN is with Southwest Airlines at 21:00.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your BNA to San Diego flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Nashville International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll disembark.
Be on the lookout for offers from Southwest Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Nashville International Airport to San Diego.
BNA is about 10 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near BNA. Whether you have an early flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
77% of flights leaving from Nashville International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to San Diego

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nashville International Airport to San Diego flight is $168. The cheapest price for a return flight is $316. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from BNA to San Diego. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Nashville International Airport to San Diego ticket.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BNA to San Diego by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Save money on your flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the centre of San Diego takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to SAN if you have a late flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from BNA to San Diego can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

If you're staying in central San Diego (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Keep an eye out for any information kiosks to point you in the right direction after hopping off your flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego.
After stepping off your BNA to San Diego flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CLD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get your preferred vehicle, not just what's available, by securing your ride from CLD ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to San Diego

July is the busiest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to San Diego. To escape the crowds, head to San Diego in December.
Before locking in your Nashville International Airport to San Diego plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BNA to San Diego in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.

More about San Diego

Start your San Diego trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Nashville International Airport to San Diego, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular attractions which should feature on every San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.