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

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Columbia to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 356 mi 1h 2m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between COU and BNA, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
362
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Other ways to reach Nashville from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric COU→BNA STL→BNA MCI→BNA
Distance from COU 100 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 3
Weekly flights 1 27 28
Flight time 1h 2m 0h 58m 1h 21m
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 2m.
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 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 1h 2m. The route covers 356 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from COU to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, TYS, IND, MDW, OKC, MSP, NAS, PBI, PHL, AUS, BDL, STT, LAS, DEN, ORD, CLT, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL and MCI. 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 ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 356 miles (573 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL) and Kansas City (MCI).