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$49+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Columbus (CMH)

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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CMH
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1810:25 am
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/2511:45 am
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/154:20 pm
BNA
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Mon 10/193:15 pm
CMH
-
BNA
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2510:20 am
BNA
-
CMH
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/263:15 pm
CMH
-
BNA
2 stops5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$127
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/156:05 am
BNA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Tue 8/252:06 pm
CMH
-
BNA
1 stop3h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/186:55 pm
BNA
-
CMH
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/247:10 am
CMH
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 12/11:25 pm
BNA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 20m
Delta
Wed 12/25:45 pm
CMH
-
BNA
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/271:45 pm
BNA
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CMH
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/297:15 am
CMH
-
BNA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/18$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/1310:00 am
BNA
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CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:10 am
CMH
-
BNA
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19$212

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 (CMH). 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$343 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/25

6:55 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/15

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

3:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$117

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/18

6:55 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

7:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$181

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/18

6:30 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

Columbus

Tue 8/25

2:59 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$191

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Columbus

Mon 8/24

12:30 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$191

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/27

1:45 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Columbus

Sat 8/29

2:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$206

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/4

10:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Sat 9/5

6:35 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$264

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/8

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Sun 10/11

5:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 50m

$269

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/19

10:25 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

6:20 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$269

NashvilleColumbus

BNA - CMH

BNACMH

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/19

4:25 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Columbus

Mon 9/21

7:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Columbus

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Columbus in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Columbus Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus Airport (average of $225). Flying from Nashville to Columbus Airport 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?

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 23, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Nashville to Columbus Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Columbus. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to Columbus Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nashville to Columbus Airport flights typically cost between $231 and $382 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Southwest (Aug 18-Aug 25).

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 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from Nashville to Columbus Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,834 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Nashville, you will be flying from Nashville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Nashville Intl (BNA) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Nashville. There are 2 flights from Nashville Intl to Columbus per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Columbus Airport?

    A quick flight from Nashville to Columbus Airport can take about 1h 15m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $97. There are 338 mi between Nashville and Columbus Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Nashville to Columbus Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $158 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $207. American Airlines is 65% 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 Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $55. While the most popular route (Nashville Intl - Columbus) can be booked for $97 on average, our data indicates $478 when flying from Nashville to Columbus Airport.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Columbus Airport (average of $225). Flying from Nashville to Columbus Airport 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

Discover the top 2 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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