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$64+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CMH
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$121
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$64
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$278
From Nashville Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Columbus
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/174:08 pmBNA - CMH
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1910:05 amCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$104
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/131:30 pmBNA - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/137:35 pmCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:26 amBNA - CMH
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Mon 10/65:50 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/29$214

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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

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Return

Price

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/29

4:46 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 32m

Columbus

Tue 8/5

5:05 am-3:39 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$121

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/13

1:30 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Columbus

Wed 8/13

7:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 9/4

5:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$64

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$69

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/14

6:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$74

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/28

7:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$95

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/3

8:43 am-12:18 am

1 stop14h 35m

$103

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Columbus flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 5 airlines. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $121, 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?

    $64 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 Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $69 and $74, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to Columbus?

    Before booking your flight to Columbus from Nashville, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Spirit Airlines (100%), Southwest( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to Columbus? While on average our users pay $311, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Columbus), is priced around $104.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from Nashville to Columbus

Discover the top 5 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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