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$199+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CAE
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 8/191:37 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 8/252:56 pm
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2012:37 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 8/276:25 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1312:37 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 8/286:25 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/55:14 am
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Sun 9/610:04 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/319:53 am
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:25 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/52:59 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 9/85:51 pm
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/51:35 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/85:41 pm
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/55:14 am
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Tue 9/86:00 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 11/148:30 am
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 11/172:56 pm
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/712:49 pm
BNA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1010:31 am
CAE
-
BNA
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$374

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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$368
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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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 ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/20

12:37 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/27

6:25 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 12m

$299

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/27

12:37 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/29

10:23 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$299

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/1

8:30 am-2:26 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/6

10:22 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$299

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/21

8:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/28

5:38 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$314

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/5

5:14 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/6

10:04 am-2:01 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$323

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/5

1:35 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 8/8

5:41 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$329
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

12:40 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$333

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/5

5:14 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$333

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/31

8:30 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/2

10:31 am-1:49 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$369

NashvilleColumbia

BNA - CAE

BNACAE

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/7

12:49 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 8/10

10:31 am-1:49 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$374

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Deals found on 7/20

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $268). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nashville to Columbia flights typically cost between $298 and $368 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $289 on United Airlines (Aug 19-Aug 25).

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 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 4h 55m. 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.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Columbia for 40% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbia (average of $268). Flying from Nashville to Columbia in February is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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