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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN564
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1640
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2568
WN Southwest
73H
3:50 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1789
WN Southwest
738
6:27 PM
CDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2698
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1394
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2269
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1396
WN Southwest
B38M
7:24 PM
EDT
7:41 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nashville to Columbus
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 338 mi 0h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 142 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 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 142 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 22 738, 73H, 7S7 1h10-1h25 62%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (22 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
142
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,749
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.

Other ways to reach Columbus from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric BNA→CMH CHA→CMH SDF→CMH
Distance from BNA 112 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 24 1 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 56m 0h 29m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m 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 time0h 45m to 1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 22 return
1-stop connections142 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 0h 45m to 1h 25m. The route covers 338 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CMH. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, YIP, SDF, PDK, AIK, MGW, AGS, OSU, CHO, PWK, PTK, BHM, PIT, SUS, MEM, TYS, CVG, CLE, SCE, SSI, LEX, BTL, MKE, GSO, GRR, CAK, BUF, OKC, ROA, WDR, RIC, ROC, PWA, CPS, DSM, ABE, JZI, MNZ, HPN, LNS, TEB, ISM, ECP, SAV, CRG, SAT, BED, SUA, SGR, MRK, NEW, ILM, FRG, RST, PNS, OPF, MCI, APF, FTY, PBI, BCT, LSE, BDR, TMB, NAS, LRD, MLB, XNA, PSM, DLH, ARR, PWM, DWH, EYW, FNL, GCM, HDN, VNC, BZN, EGE, TEX, SCF, YYC, AZA, TUS, SUN, VNY, SJC, PDX, BOI, SNA, SXM, JWN, ELP, ATL, ORF, BOS, IAD, ORD, SLC, YUL, DFW, KEF, DCA, CLT, LTN, MIA, FLL, BWI, STL, DTW, DAL, RSW, MSP, MDW, HOU, TPA, JFK, CUN, MCO, PHL, IAH, BDL, CHS, LGA, EWR, SRQ, GSP, RDU, YYZ, JAX, LAS, SEA, AUS, PHX, DEN, SFO, LAX, IND, SAN, SBN and BIV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CMH to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHA, SDF and 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 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CMH ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (543 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

142 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).