Cheap flights from California to Nashville from $71

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nashville from California, with most prices found around $271. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Nashville from California during October instead. Flights to Nashville in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $287.

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Nashville. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $358. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $452.

Flying to Nashville from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $356 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $402. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from San Diego to Nashville Intl for the best California - Nashville Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nashville from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nashville for around $366 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nashville from California for as low as $307 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Nashville Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Nashville Intl

Southwest, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nashville from California according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nashville. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Nashville on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, 25 flights take off from California and land in Nashville each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 60% of daily flights taking off at noon.

As of February 2026, 177 flights take off from California and land in Nashville each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.