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$89+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Columbus

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CMH
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Nashville to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/87:05 pm
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/157:25 pm
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/19:35 am
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/96:25 am
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 4/97:45 pm
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 4/138:30 pm
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/710:00 am
BNA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 4/95:30 am
CMH
-
BNA
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/279:40 am
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 3/308:55 pm
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/712:40 pm
BNA
-
CMH
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Thu 4/92:30 pm
CMH
-
BNA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$226

Find flight deals from Nashville to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Columbus (C01). 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 March 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to Columbus 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 March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbus that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/8

10:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Wed 4/15

6:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$127

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/9

7:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

8:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$201

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/14

4:00 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Tue 4/21

6:35 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$201

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/9

10:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Columbus

Mon 4/13

6:04 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$211

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/23

11:32 am-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Columbus

Mon 4/27

6:10 am-9:27 am

1 stop4h 17m

$211

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/7

10:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Columbus

Thu 4/9

5:30 am-9:02 am

1 stop4h 32m

$211

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/9

7:45 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Fri 4/17

8:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$221

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/27

8:20 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Mon 3/30

3:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$231

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/23

6:29 am-11:51 am

1 stop4h 22m

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:12 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$275

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/14

7:25 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Columbus

Sat 4/18

9:01 am-12:28 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus 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 Columbus

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $114). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Nashville to Columbus by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Columbus. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated March 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Nashville to Columbus. 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
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,490 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,305 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Most people fly from Nashville Intl (BNA) if they book a flight from Nashville to Columbus. On average, Nashville Intl has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 4 airlines. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Columbus?

    A quick flight from Nashville to Columbus can take about 1h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $127. There are 338 mi between Nashville and Columbus. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $124, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Columbus. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $92 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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $93 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to Columbus? While on average our users pay $400, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $163. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Columbus), is priced around $201.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $114). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 4 airlines flying from Nashville to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Columbus. 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 March 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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