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Find cheap flights from Columbus to Nashville from $65

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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Nashville (CMH-BNA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:15 am - 10:07 amCMH-BNA
5h 52m1 stop
11:09 am - 10:58 pmBNA-CMH
10h 49m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
9:55 pm - 8:41 amCMH-BNA
11h 46m1 stop
11:09 am - 10:58 pmBNA-CMH
10h 49m1 stop
Sun, May 19 - Wed, May 22
5:15 am - 11:27 amCMH-BNA
7h 12m1 stop
11:09 am - 10:58 pmBNA-CMH
10h 49m1 stop
$150Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
5:12 pm - 11:27 amCMH-BNA
19h 15m1 stop
10:10 pm - 7:57 amBNA-CMH
8h 47m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
11:00 am - 5:21 pmCMH-BNA
7h 21m1 stop
5:50 am - 10:41 amBNA-CMH
3h 51m1 stop
$197American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9
6:05 pm - 4:11 pmCMH-BNA
23h 06m1 stop
10:45 am - 8:35 pmBNA-CMH
8h 50m1 stop
$215Sun Country Air
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Thu, May 30 - Sat, Jun 1
6:00 am - 9:36 amCMH-BNA
4h 36m1 stop
7:08 pm - 12:35 amBNA-CMH
4h 27m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 10
7:25 pm - 9:39 amCMH-BNA
15h 14m1 stop
7:55 am - 5:29 pmBNA-CMH
8h 34m1 stop
$310Sun Country Air
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 6
8:35 pm - 8:55 pmCMH-BNA
1h 20mnonstop
5:00 pm - 10:35 pmBNA-CMH
4h 35m1 stop
$405Southwest
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 9
7:25 pm - 10:25 pmCMH-BNA
4h 00m1 stop
8:15 am - 4:10 pmBNA-CMH
6h 55m1 stop
$406Southwest
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 9

Flights from Columbus to Nashville - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Nashville?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Columbus to Nashville, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville is February, where tickets cost $265 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $386 and $347 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($65) and Spirit Airlines ($103). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($104) and American Airlines ($197).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Columbus Airport and Nashville?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbus Airport to Nashville.
There is just one airline that flies from Columbus Airport to Nashville direct and that is Southwest. The best one-way deal found from Southwest for the route is $216.

How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and Nashville per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Columbus Airport and land in Nashville, with an average flight time of 1h 17m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbus Airport and Nashville?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Columbus to Nashville take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Nashville from Columbus is typically 1h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 338 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbus to Nashville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbus Airport at 6:45 am and will be landing in Nashville at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbus to Nashville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 9:50 pm.

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June

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Nashville flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Nashville was $65 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Nashville?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Nashville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Nashville?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Nashville flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Nashville?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Nashville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Nashville, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Nashville are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $325 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $452 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and BNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbus to Nashville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Nashville Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Columbus to Nashville Intl

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Nonstop returns

Nashville Intl to Columbus

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Top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Nashville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Nashville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 6180 reviews
7.4food
8.3boarding
8.1comfort
7.8entertainment
8.7crew
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The flight itself was good. Delays were the problem. Original flight was scheduled for 8:10 pm. Got notifications all day -- actual time is 8:40; then 8:25; then 8:35; then 8:45. Then once I get through security, it's actually 9:35.

6.0 GoodTobin, Apr 2024PHX - BUR
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The flight itself was good. Delays were the problem. Original flight was scheduled for 8:10 pm. Got notifications all day -- actual time is 8:40; then 8:25; then 8:35; then 8:45. Then once I get through security, it's actually 9:35.

Crew was great but because of fog they diverted us to Ontario instead of our Santa Barbara destination. Instead of cancelling the flight as soon as we landed in Ontario, they instead held us in Ontario for almost 4 hours before cancelling the flight. I had to rent a car in Ontario to get back to ventura on time to get an elderly relative his medication and take over his caretaking… otherwise if I had taken the buses you offered from Ontario I wouldn’t have even arrived to Santa Barbara till at least midnight (according to southwest airlines employees at Ontario), and then would have had to drive back down to ventura. At least renting the car I could get up to ventura by 10 pm to take care of my loved one.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Landing was kinda fast and my ears were plugged for days after.

Healthier snack would be much appreciated. Love traveling on Southwest!

We sat on the tarmac for 2 hours waiting in line to be de-iced. The flight is 1.5 hours, so we spent more time tied to our seats for no reason than actually flying.

Best domestic airline in the USA. Excellent fares and two bags included with every fare (only carrier to do so).

Boarding was well explained and smooth. The flight was short, so there was no time for snacks. They did offer water or juice, though.

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

Great! Although the flight was about 40 minutes delayed, the crew did a good job getting everything boarded quickly and efficiently.

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to Nashville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/12Sun
1 stopFrontier
12h 17mCMH-BNA
$65
6/2Sun
1 stopFrontier
13h 24mCMH-BNA
$97
5/23Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 21mCMH-BNA
$103
5/31Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 15mCMH-BNA
$116
5/31Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
10h 54mCMH-BNA
$134
8/18Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 37mCMH-BNA
$148
6/2Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 30mCMH-BNA
$159
5/3Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 49mCMH-BNA
$167
5/12Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
6h 49mCMH-BNA
$232
8/18Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 58mCMH-BNA
$513

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Last minute flights from Columbus to Nashville

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to Nashville that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 12mCMH-BNA
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 41mBNA-CMH
$412
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 41mCMH-BNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 44mBNA-CMH
$461
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 10mCMH-BNA
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 17mBNA-CMH
$489
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 27mCMH-BNA
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 38mBNA-CMH
$494
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 06mCMH-BNA
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 03mBNA-CMH
$501
4/26Fri
multi-stop
12h 30mCMH-BNA
4/27Sat
multi-stop
21h 58mBNA-CMH
$502
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 49mCMH-BNA
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 59mBNA-CMH
$509
4/26Fri
multi-stop
19h 53mCMH-BNA
4/29Mon
multi-stop
11h 41mBNA-CMH
$555
4/29Mon
nonstopSouthwest
1h 20mCMH-BNA
5/2Thu
nonstopSouthwest
1h 15mBNA-CMH
$581
4/29Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 40mCMH-BNA
5/2Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 50mBNA-CMH
$597

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Columbus - Nashville Flights

Departure:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Destination:

Nashville (BNA)United States

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Nashville - Columbus

Cabin classes:

$701