How many flights depart from Tennessee to California on average per week?

281 flights are operational weekly from Tennessee to California as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to California?

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

How long is the flight from Tennessee to California?

Flight times from Tennessee to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Memphis and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 3h 53m on average. Another popular route from Tennessee to California is flying from Nashville to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 4h 11m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from Tennessee to California on average per day?

As of May 2026, 40 flights take off from Tennessee and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 40% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tennessee to California?

United Airlines, Frontier, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Tennessee to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to California?

Prices for flights from Tennessee to California are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to California?

As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tennessee to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:31 pm - 11:18 pm

MEM

LAS

3h 47mnonstop

3:15 pm - 8:41 pm

LAS

MEM

3h 26mnonstop

$141Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

9:31 pm - 11:18 pm

MEM

LAS

3h 47mnonstop

3:15 pm - 8:41 pm

LAS

MEM

3h 26mnonstop

$143Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

9:28 pm - 11:03 pm

MEM

LAS

3h 35mnonstop

3:12 pm - 8:38 pm

LAS

MEM

3h 26mnonstop

$147Allegiant Air

Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3

9:31 pm - 11:18 pm

MEM

LAS

3h 47mnonstop

3:15 pm - 8:41 pm

LAS

MEM

3h 26mnonstop

$151Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

5:30 pm - 10:15 pm

BNA

SMF

6h 45m

1 stop

11:44 pm - 8:41 am

SMF

BNA

6h 57m

1 stop

$232United Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2

6:30 am - 12:04 pm

BNA

SMF

7h 34m

1 stop

7:30 am - 6:45 pm

SMF

BNA

9h 15m

1 stop

$237United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

6:25 am - 12:30 pm

BNA

SMF

8h 05m

2 stops

8:30 pm - 4:30 am

SMF

BNA

6h 00m

1 stop

$242Southwest

Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3

9:50 pm - 12:25 am

BNA

SMF

4h 35mnonstop

6:50 pm - 4:45 am

SMF

BNA

7h 55m

1 stop

$247Southwest

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13

7:16 pm - 11:45 pm

BNA

SMF

6h 29m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 11:40 pm

SMF

BNA

7h 25m

1 stop

$258Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22

7:20 am - 12:54 pm

CHA

LAS

8h 34m

1 stop

7:10 am - 4:48 pm

LAS

CHA

6h 38m

1 stop

$341American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18

Frontier flights from Tennessee to California

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Frontier

Jun 2

MEM11:59 amMemphis

10h 52m

1 stop

LAS8:51 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jun 9

LAS9:24 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

MEM7:14 pmMemphis

$209

Frontier

Jun 3

MEM7:54 pmMemphis

5h 56m

1 stop

SAN11:50 pmSan Diego

Jun 10

SAN6:25 amSan Diego

10h 49m

1 stop

MEM7:14 pmMemphis

$210

Frontier

Jun 1

BNA8:20 pmNashville Intl

22h 52m

1 stop

LAS5:12 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jun 2

LAS12:29 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

15h 53m

1 stop

BNA6:22 pmNashville Intl

$223

Delta flights from Tennessee to California

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Delta

Oct 13

BNA7:16 pmNashville Intl

6h 29m

1 stop

SMF11:45 pmSacramento Intl

Oct 22

SMF2:15 pmSacramento Intl

7h 25m

1 stop

BNA11:40 pmNashville Intl

$258

Delta

Sep 7

BNA7:16 pmNashville Intl

6h 20m

1 stop

SMF11:36 pmSacramento Intl

Sep 10

SMF1:00 pmSacramento Intl

9h 02m

1 stop

BNA12:02 amNashville Intl

$298

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Jun 17

BNA10:00 amNashville Intl

10h 13m

1 stop

SFO6:13 pmSan Francisco

Jun 24

SFO9:48 amSan Francisco

9h 49m

1 stop

BNA9:37 pmNashville Intl

$318

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Fri 8/14

9:31 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

3:15 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$141

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MEM - LAS

MEMLAS

Memphis

Fri 8/14

9:31 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

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Mon 8/17

3:15 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$143

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MEM - LAS

MEMLAS

Memphis

Fri 7/31

9:28 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/3

3:12 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$147

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MEM - LAS

MEMLAS

Memphis

Fri 8/14

9:31 pm-11:18 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

3:15 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$151

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BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/29

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

11:44 pm-8:41 am

1 stop6h 57m

$232

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BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

7:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$237

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/2

6:25 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

8:30 pm-4:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

$242

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/6

9:50 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/13

6:50 pm-4:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

$247

NashvilleSacramento

BNA - SMF

BNASMF

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/13

7:16 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/22

2:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$258

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CHA - LAS

CHALAS

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/15

7:20 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/18

7:10 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$341

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Tennessee averaging around $299.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Tennessee to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $379. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $515.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $235. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $494 on average. Flights to California from Tennessee in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Tennessee to California flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tennessee to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Tennessee when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $352 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Tennessee for as low as $277 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Tennessee to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Tennessee to California.

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Best Price Found	$152
Fastest flight time	3h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Tennessee in the past 72 hours is $152. The best round-trip flight deal from Tennessee to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $339.

The fastest flight from Tennessee to California takes 3h 25m

Direct flights go from Tennessee to California on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Southwest.

There are 418 airports in California. From Tennessee there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tennessee to California?
Prices for flights from Tennessee to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tennessee to California?
As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Tennessee to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tennessee to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tennessee to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Tennessee to California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Tennessee and California, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 26.55% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 21.46%, Boeing 737-900 with 15.61%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 15.06%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $55	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,952 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $66	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,633 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $89	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,447 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $122	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,701 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $152	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,354 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,661 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $193	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,295 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,974 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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