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Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Columbus

BNA — CMH
Nov 3 — Nov 101
Tue 11/3
Tue 11/10
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $316). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Nashville to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and American 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
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,132 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 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?

    Southwest, at $117, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to Columbus. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Southwest is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Columbus?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to Columbus? While on average our users pay $278, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Columbus), is priced around $123.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus (average of $316). Flying from Nashville to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $707). 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 2 airlines flying from Nashville to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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