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Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Columbus Airport and Nashville.

Flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $159 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $403 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Columbus Airport to Nashville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $291 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $533: a $242 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Nashville flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus Airport to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 93% above the route average of $383. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville takes 1h 26m, covering 338 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $168 to $873. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 3h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Nashville is 1 hour behind Columbus Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville range from $285 to $507, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.