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

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WN1394
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN2269
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
EDT
12:20 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1396
WN Southwest
B38M
10:50 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 9m
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WN564
WN Southwest
738
9:35 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN1640
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2568
WN Southwest
73H
3:50 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1789
WN Southwest
7M8
6:33 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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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Columbus to Nashville
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 338 mi 1h 9m nonstop -1h behind 131 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 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 131 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 21 737, 7M8, B38M 1h09-1h20 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
131
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,864
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 Nashville from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CMH→BNA DAY→BNA PKB→BNA
Distance from CMH 71 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 30m 23h 54m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m to 1h 20m.
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 time1h 9m to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 25 return
1-stop connections131 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 1h 9m to 1h 20m. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CMH to BNA. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, AVL, SDF, TYS, LSE, PDK, IND, CAK, SBN, CVG, GYY, AGS, PWK, BKL, NEW, ECP, CLE, UES, CHO, CGF, FNT, MEM, GGE, TUL, CSG, SUS, PIT, DWH, MDT, ISM, SSI, CID, LIT, LNS, MKE, ELH, TUP, MRK, TMB, TEB, GPT, WVL, XNA, PHF, OMA, HPN, MTH, VRB, SUA, SAV, GRR, PIE, BED, FXE, APF, PBI, OPF, BCT, NAS, HDN, ASE, APA, FRG, OKC, APC, PWM, FTW, FCM, FCA, STT, SCF, SBA, YYZ, VNY, YYC, BFI, PDX, SJO, SNA, SJC, YVR, CUN, DTW, SLC, BWI, ATL, AUS, ORD, RSW, IAD, FLL, JAX, DCA, DAL, MSP, MDW, STL, ORF, BOS, IAH, PHL, DFW, RDU, MIA, BDL, JFK, CLT, GSP, MCO, LGA, DEN, TPA, EWR, PHX, SFO, LAS, HOU, SRQ, SEA, CHS, LAX, CHA, YUL, ROA, RIC, CRW, ADS, UOX, SAN, MQJ and ABI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Columbus.
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, PKB and CAK. 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 CMH to BNA

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMH to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to BNA ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (543 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Parkersburg (Williamstown) (PKB) and Akron (CAK).