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$81+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Nashville (BNA)

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BNA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/306:28 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/68:38 pmBNA - CMH
1 stop19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/309:13 pmCMH - BNA
2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:38 pmBNA - CMH
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/307:45 pmCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:35 amBNA - CMH
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/289:13 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:47 pmBNA - CMH
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/294:57 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:30 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2310:50 amCMH - BNA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Fri 1/29:40 amBNA - CMH
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$427
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:33 pmCMH - BNA
2 stops14h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/226:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$439
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:33 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/148:52 amBNA - CMH
1 stop12h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/279:40 pmCMH - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/309:35 amBNA - CMH
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$443
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:14 amCMH - BNA
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/246:10 amBNA - CMH
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/296:28 pmCMH - BNA
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/316:10 amBNA - CMH
2 stops11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$454

Find flight deals from Columbus to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Nashville (BNA). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$304
From Columbus to Nashville Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Nashville 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Nashville that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Wed 1/7

11:14 am-7:43 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/14

5:50 pm-10:58 am

2 stops16h 08m

$188

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 2/24

10:40 am-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/3

8:47 pm-9:40 am

1 stop11h 53m

$202

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-10:27 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/7

11:14 am-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$204

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Fri 1/23

10:40 am-7:43 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/25

8:12 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 28m

$248

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Fri 1/16

6:06 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/19

8:12 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$251

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Tue 2/24

7:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/3

6:20 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$279

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-7:43 pm

1 stop14h 58m

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/13

8:30 am-11:32 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$279

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Wed 1/7

10:31 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/14

1:32 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$289

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Sat 1/24

1:15 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/28

7:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$309

ColumbusNashville

CMH - BNA

CMHBNA

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:06 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$92

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Nashville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Nashville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Nashville. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nashville (average of $86). Flying from Columbus to Nashville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 CMH to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Columbus to Nashville by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Nashville. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Nashville, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,180 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Columbus to Nashville. 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 into for flights to Nashville from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Nashville, you will be flying into Nashville Intl. Nashville Intl (BNA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Nashville Intl is the only Nashville airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day. 5 airlines have flights to Nashville Intl from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Nashville?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from Columbus to Nashville in just under 10h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Columbus to Nashville is about 338 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Nashville round-trip from $86. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $138, and American Airlines, from $186. Spirit Airlines is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $79 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 American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $79 and $121, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Columbus - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $176 on average, our data indicates $320 when flying from Columbus to Nashville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nashville (average of $86). Flying from Columbus to Nashville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 Columbus to Nashville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Nashville. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$170Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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