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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 9:59 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Columbus Airport takes 1h 19m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Columbus Airport range from $262 to $608, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $259 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $376 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 and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Columbus Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $144 to $851. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Columbus Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $99, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

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

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Nashville to Columbus Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $647, a difference of $348.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Columbus Airport.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Columbus Airport are Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Columbus Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Columbus Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.