Nashville to Washington (BNA–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–DCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 561 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 66 | 319, CR7, CR9, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h38-2h02 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 35 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h45-2h02 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 26 | E75, E75S | 1h50-2h06 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→DCA | HSV→DCA | CHA→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 134 | 51 | 17 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 1h 47m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
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.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
BNA–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to DCA
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 134 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to DCA ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 561 miles (902 km). There are approximately 134 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 270 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).