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$79+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CAE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Columbia

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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/192:23 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:59 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/129:50 amBNA - CAE
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1510:20 amCAE - BNA
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/204:26 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:59 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/268:38 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:37 pmCAE - BNA
3 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/199:49 amBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:21 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/225:15 amBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:07 amCAE - BNA
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/251:22 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:20 amCAE - BNA
1 stop17h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/194:56 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:37 pmCAE - BNA
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/224:56 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:40 amCAE - BNA
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$686

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$650
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One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to Columbia 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 December 12, 2025.
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

Tue 4/14

8:25 am-12:29 pm

1 stop3h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 54m

$274

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/4

5:25 am-9:18 am

1 stop2h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$281

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/12

5:07 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$289

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/14

6:34 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 4/22

10:41 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$289

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/26

7:08 pm-12:07 am

1 stop3h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

5:07 am-7:32 am

1 stop3h 25m

$299

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/2

3:59 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-7:42 am

1 stop3h 12m

$389

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/26

8:38 pm-8:16 am

1 stop10h 38m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/30

2:37 pm-4:18 pm

3 stops26h 41m

$417

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/24

6:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 3/1

7:36 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$464

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/15

8:40 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$79

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/12

5:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 17m

$175

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Columbia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbia from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $87). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 December 12, 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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to Columbia?

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Nashville to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Columbia?

    Departing from Nashville to Columbia will take you 3h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 348 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Delta, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Columbia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Columbia for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $87). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 2 airlines flying from Nashville to Columbia

Discover the top 2 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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