Dulles to Nashville (IAD–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–BNA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 541 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, AZ, CM, LX, SN | 22 | 319, 738, 777, 7M9 | 1h59-2h06 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, CM, LX, SN | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Nashville from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→BNA | DCA→BNA | BWI→BNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 144 | 80 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 1h 50m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · BNA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
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.
IAD–BNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to BNA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Contour Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to BNA is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (871 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).