Nashville to Columbia (BNA–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 5m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 23m AAWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 17m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 23m AVAZCM → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 18m AAEIWN → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami 5h 19m AAATBA → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 29m AADLWN → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 34m ADG4WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 41m AAASAY → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nashville to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Nashville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~3h 5m CLT ~3h 23m RIC ~4h 4m CLE ~4h 16m DCA ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → CAE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
67%
Return
CAE → BNA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric BNA→CAE HSV→CAE CHA→CAE
Distance from BNA – 103 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Departure OTP 88% – –
Huntsville (HSV) to Columbia flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Columbia flights · Louisville (SDF) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CAE to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, CHA and SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).