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$165+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Columbia (BNA - CAE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CAE
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$460
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/55:30 amBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/99:15 amCAE - BNA
1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:15 amBNA - CAE
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Sun 5/257:59 amCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/14$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:15 amBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/132:50 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$349

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbia that are best for you.

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Nashville

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Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 17m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/9

9:15 am-11:53 am

1 stop3h 38m

$214

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/24

8:15 am-1:03 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 5/25

7:59 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 12m

$216

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

8:15 am-2:12 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 5/13

2:50 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$349

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/18

5:15 am-9:23 am

1 stop3h 08m

$165

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/2

5:35 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$334

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/18

12:44 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$369

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Deals found on 4/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Columbia in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nashville to Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nashville to Columbia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Columbia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Columbia for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to Columbia are Delta ($165), United Airlines ($334), and American Airlines ($369).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nashville to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Nashville to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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