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

COU Airport Page →
356 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AANZQR AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 49m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
SFB Orlando 7h 54m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Nashville flights
VPS Valparaiso 9h 39m G4 WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Nashville flights
MCI Kansas City ~3h 36m AA WNXSR Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~3h 42m VJAWN Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Nashville flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 30m WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Nashville flights
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Columbia to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
356 mi 1h 1m nonstop

COU–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
447
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
COU → BNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
BNA → COU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric COU→BNA TBN→BNA UIN→BNA
Distance from COU 75 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 5 5
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 25m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
COU: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
356 mi / 573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
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.

COU–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance356 mi / 573 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 356 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from BNA to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TBN, UIN and STL. 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 COU to BNA

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COU to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COU to BNA is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 356 miles (573 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Leonard Wood (TBN), Quincy (UIN) and St Louis (STL).