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

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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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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
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1h 20m
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Columbus to Nashville
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 338 mi 0h 31m nonstop 89 1-stop hubs

CMH–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 40 73H, 7M8, 7S7 0h31-1h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (40 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMH to BNA 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
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
89
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,744
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
CMH → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
BNA → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CMH→BNA DAY→BNA CAK→BNA
Distance from CMH 71 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 42 1
Flight time 0h 31m 1h 30m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m to 23h 51m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

CMH–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 543 km
Flight time0h 31m to 23h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 40 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 31m to 23h 51m. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from CMH to BNA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, AVL, TYS, CAK, IND, CLE, NEW, TEB, CVG, HPN, GSP, PIT, MKE, RIC, ELH, MDT, APF, SUA, LIT, BCT, ORF, FXE, TMB, FRG, SAV, BED, PBI, APA, NAS, DWH, YUL, OPF, APC, ASE, OKC, FCA, SCF, HDN, SBA, YYZ, SJO, YYC, STT, PDX, SJC, CUN, SLC, ATL, ORD, DCA, JFK, RDU, DTW, IAD, MSP, DFW, BWI, PHL, STL, MDW, MIA, JAX, CLT, TPA, RSW, MCO, LGA, DAL, BOS, FLL, SRQ, CHS, DEN, AUS, ECP, EWR, PHX, HOU, LAS, IAH, LAX, SFO, SBN, BDL, LUK, SEA, UOX, SAN and FTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, CAK and LUK. 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.

Flights from CMH to BNA

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMH to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to BNA ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes to 23 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (543 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Akron (CAK) and Cincinnati (LUK).