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$80+ Cheap flights from Nashville to Columbia (BNA - CAE)

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BNA — CAE
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$363
From Nashville Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/59:35 pmBNA - CAE
1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/811:48 amCAE - BNA
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 8/245:05 amBNA - CAE
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/313:18 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/235:15 amBNA - CAE
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Tue 8/265:40 amCAE - BNA
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/28$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/86:53 amBNA - CAE
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/104:18 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 10/186:00 amBNA - CAE
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/222:53 pmCAE - BNA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$372

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbia that are best for you.

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NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/5

9:35 pm-10:53 am

1 stop12h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/8

11:48 am-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$180

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/24

5:05 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/31

3:18 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$188

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/23

5:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/26

5:40 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 56m

$229

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/8

6:53 am-11:28 am

1 stop3h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/10

4:18 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$269

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/22

2:53 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$372

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/30

5:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$80

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/30

8:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops13h 42m

$107

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/3

8:43 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$139

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/27

10:53 am-7:17 pm

2 stops7h 24m

$223

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/12

7:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$260

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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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, 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
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $180, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Columbia for 43% 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 Spirit Airlines ($107), Allegiant Air ($139), and American Airlines ($223).

  • 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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