Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Nashville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 24 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,969-mile flight takes about 4h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,969 mi · 3,169 km
- Flight time
- 4h 52m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying BNA to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 17 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 102,828 | 4h 53m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 43,380 | 4h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BNA to SFO flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:31am and the last at 7:20pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1293United Airlines | 6:31am | 9:20am | 10 | 89% |
| UA 626United Airlines | 8:15am | 11:07am | 21 | 74% |
| WN 3951Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 3:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2300Southwest Airlines | 1:50pm | 4:25pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 298United Airlines | 2:54pm | 5:42pm | 8 | 59% |
| UA 581United Airlines | 2:54pm | 5:48pm | 18 | 83% |
| WN 2053Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 7:10pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 2142United Airlines | 4:59pm | 7:47pm | 8 | 60% |
| UA 276United Airlines | 6:30pm | 9:18pm | 9 | n/a |
| WN 760Southwest Airlines | 7:20pm | 9:55pm | 12 | 33% |
Is BNA to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 1,174 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 4pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 862 | 75% | 16 min | 0.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 312 | 49% | 31 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 276 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 165 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 36 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 96 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 63 | 48% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 116 | 64% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 101 | 46% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 134 | 51% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 150 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 89 | 10,915 | |
| September 2025 | 91 | 11,026 | |
| October 2025 | 109 | 13,949 | |
| November 2025 | 98 | 11,175 | |
| December 2025 | 75 | 9,808 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 7,302 | |
| February 2026 | 81 | 8,877 | |
| March 2026 | 112 | 13,921 | |
| April 2026 | 107 | 13,483 | |
| May 2026 | 114 | 15,699 | |
| June 2026 | 105 | 14,481 | |
| July 2026 | 109 | 15,572 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.