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$81+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CMH
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
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 December 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/111:14 amCMH - BNA
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/30$472
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/111:14 amCMH - BNA
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/28$512
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/3111:14 amCMH - BNA
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/28$552
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/32:36 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/28$557
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/411:14 amCMH - BNA
2 stops13h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/29$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:15 amBNA - CMH
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:24 amCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$789
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:38 pmBNA - CMH
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:28 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$835
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:38 pmBNA - CMH
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/36:28 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$855
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/299:45 pmBNA - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:40 pmCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$894

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 December 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$629
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-11:27 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Columbus

Sun 1/25

4:11 pm-8:29 am

1 stop17h 18m

$174

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/11

8:40 am-11:27 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Columbus

Thu 2/26

11:39 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$187

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/28

8:12 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 28m

Columbus

Thu 1/29

7:28 pm-8:29 am

1 stop14h 01m

$195

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/29

8:12 pm-10:47 am

2 stops13h 35m

Columbus

Thu 2/5

10:40 am-7:43 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$195

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Columbus

Thu 2/26

11:39 am-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$196

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/29

8:40 am-11:27 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Columbus

Fri 1/30

5:45 am-7:43 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$197

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/10

2:51 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

1:05 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$249

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/28

8:12 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 28m

$82

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/29

2:51 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$85

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/27

8:50 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$86

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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.
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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 $105). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 30, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Nashville to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 December 27, 2025.

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. Wednesday 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 December 30, 2025.
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
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 1 outbound flight 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 13h 47m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $187. There are 338 mi between Nashville and Columbus.

  • 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 66% 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?

    $84 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 $722, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $205. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Columbus), is priced around $176.

  • 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 $105). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in February is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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