Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco (SJC)

Take I-40 to get to Nashville International Airport (BNA). Once you arrive, select a parking option appropriate for your budget as the airport has options ranging from economy to valet. Check the airport website for lot availability status to save yourself the hassle of driving in circles and looking for a spot. Pack a must-read, as flight duration is just under four-and-a-half hours.

For easy access to the sites that rest around San Francisco, pick up a rental car upon landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Attractions and tips

Take in the beautiful weather with a stop at Golden Gate Park. This park features more than 1,000 acres of green space and is the ideal spot to have a picnic. If you're interested in taking in San Francisco's famed LGBT culture, stroll along the Casto, a bustling neighborhood that Harvey Milk once called home.

Before you leave, hop on a cable car and ride down San Francisco streets in this classic and distinctive fashion. For a stop that is light on tourists, visit the Japanese Tea Garden. This space features buildings modeled after those of Japan and serves as a relaxing and unexpected San Francisco site.

For a popular tourist space filled with shops and restaurants, stay in Union Square; for an eclectic neighborhood, look for a hotel in Fisherman's Wharf. The temperature fluctuates some throughout the year. For the warmest weather, visit in September.