Nashville to Dulles (BNA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 541 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 174 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 320, 73G | 1h46-2h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 737, 73G | 1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 73G | 1h46 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→IAD | HSV→IAD | SDF→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 21 | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 2h 3m | 1h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
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.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
BNA–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to IAD
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to IAD ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (871 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
174 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via INT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).