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$42+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Nashville (BNA)

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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BNA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Nashville Intl are usually found in July or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Nashville (BNA). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$86
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$42
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$342
From Columbus to Nashville Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/131:41 pmCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/2010:21 amBNA - CMH
Nonstop1h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$86
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:08 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/148:27 amBNA - CMH
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/158:25 amCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sun 4/206:25 amBNA - CMH
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:25 amCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 4/237:05 pmBNA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/15:55 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/46:02 amBNA - CMH
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 8/86:07 amCMH - BNA
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/106:47 amBNA - CMH
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$392

Find flights from Columbus to Nashville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Nashville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Columbus

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Nashville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Sun 4/13

1:41 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/20

10:21 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$86

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Thu 4/10

7:08 pm-8:02 am

1 stop13h 54m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/14

8:27 am-8:28 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$153

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 4/15

8:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/20

6:25 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$203

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Mon 4/21

6:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/23

7:05 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$263

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 4/1

5:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/4

6:02 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$353

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Fri 8/8

6:07 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 25m

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/10

6:47 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$392

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Thu 3/13

6:15 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop23h 26m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/18

5:41 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$732

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Sun 4/20

1:41 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$42

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Sun 4/20

5:50 am-10:55 am

2 stops6h 05m

$127

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 8/19

7:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Nashville

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Nashville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Nashville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Nashville. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Columbus to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 CMH to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Columbus to Nashville by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Nashville. Price data was last updated on March 3, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Nashville flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nashville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Nashville, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nashville from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Nashville, you will be flying into Nashville Intl. Nashville Intl (BNA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Nashville Intl is the only Nashville airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to Nashville Intl from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Nashville round-trip from $86. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $203, and Southwest, from $263. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $42 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $127 and $129, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $105. While the most popular route (Columbus - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $86 on average our data indicates $347 when flying from Columbus to Nashville.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Nashville 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 Columbus to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from Columbus to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Nashville. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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