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Washington D.C..$237 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
Washington D.C..$245 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.
Washington D.C..$245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.
Washington D.C..$245 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $245, select.
Washington D.C..$249 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.
Washington D.C..$263 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.
Washington D.C..$280 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Nashville on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.
Washington D.C..$282 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Nashville on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Nashville.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.

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Nashville to Washington D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$237
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week140

Finding cheap flights from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan is $237. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of May 2025, there are 137 flights per week flying from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Saturday, 14 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Travelling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC one hour ahead of Nashville.

  • You can choose from 96 weekly Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.

  • To ensure you get on your BNA to DCA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can travel nonstop to Washington DC, United States. Jet off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport:

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.

  • With an impressive 86.03% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for BNA to DCA flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BNA and DCA:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Myrtle Beach International Airport

    • John Glenn Columbus International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is $122. A round-trip fare is currently $237. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from BNA to DCA, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BNA to DCA.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Handy information about Nashville International Airport (BNA)

  • BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.

  • Nashville International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.21% of flights that depart BNA arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Nashville International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BNA:

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Washington DC in May.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Nashville International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNA to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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