Nashville to Columbus (BNA–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1588
WN Southwest
737
9:35 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN564
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN197
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2568
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3175
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1789
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN3553
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2698
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1108
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
EDT
6:40 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1394
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2269
WN Southwest
7M8
11:40 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1148
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1396
WN Southwest
73H
7:25 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1372
WN Southwest
7M8
9:57 PM
EDT
10:28 PM
EDT
0h 31m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Columbus
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 338 mi 1h 20m nonstop 84 1-stop hubs

BNA–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h20-1h25 50%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to CMH direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,631
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → CMH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric BNA→CMH TYS→CMH
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 40 2
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
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.

BNA–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 42 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 338 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CMH. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, IND, MEM, LUK, CLE, FTY, MKE, CAK, PDK, OKC, SUS, YIP, WDR, CHO, AGS, LNS, PNS, TEB, YUL, MCI, HPN, BDR, BED, PSM, PBI, DLH, APF, SGR, BCT, TMB, PWA, VNC, BZN, FNL, YYZ, TEX, HDN, CUN, YYC, SCF, SUN, PIT, VNY, SLC, ATL, DTW, CLT, STL, DFW, BWI, MIA, ORD, ECP, DAL, PHL, FLL, MSP, MDW, IAD, MCO, DCA, CHS, TPA, BOS, EWR, RSW, RDU, LGA, BDL, HOU, DEN, AUS, LAS, JFK, IAH, PHX, JAX, SAV, SRQ, LAX, SEA, SAN, SFO and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from BNA to CMH

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CMH ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (543 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).