San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,751-mile flight takes about 3h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,751 mi · 2,818 km
- Flight time
- 3h 50m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying SAN to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 143,282 | 3h 50m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAN to BNA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 10:40pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1589Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 12:40pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 3619Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 2:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3398Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 5:55pm | 12 | 25% |
| WN 3397Southwest Airlines | 12:35pm | 6:40pm | 24 | 50% |
| WN 2511Southwest Airlines | 10:40pm | 4:35am | 28 | 92% |
Is SAN to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,107 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (95%), those around 12pm the least (37%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,107 | 73% | 14 min | 1.1% |
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 | 295 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 58 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 105 | 62% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 134 | 37% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 75 | 55% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 52 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 80 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 50 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 35 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 180 | 95% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 79 | 10,291 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 10,161 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 12,178 | |
| November 2025 | 84 | 10,225 | |
| December 2025 | 91 | 10,106 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 8,221 | |
| February 2026 | 70 | 8,858 | |
| March 2026 | 103 | 14,163 | |
| April 2026 | 99 | 13,132 | |
| May 2026 | 101 | 13,184 | |
| June 2026 | 109 | 16,740 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 16,193 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.