Washington, D.C.

$48+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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BNA — WAS
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in June or July, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:44 am
BNA
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BWI
1 stop10h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/810:09 am
BWI
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BNA
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/133:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/182:30 pm
BWI
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BNA
1 stop5h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/209:02 am
BWI
-
BNA
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$131
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/283:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/29:02 am
BWI
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BNA
1 stop6h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:33 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/77:12 pm
BWI
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BNA
1 stop19h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$133
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 6/79:02 am
BWI
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BNA
1 stop6h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$136
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:30 am
BNA
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BWI
1 stop10h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/319:02 am
BWI
-
BNA
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:33 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/2410:09 am
BWI
-
BNA
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/102:30 pm
BWI
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BNA
1 stop5h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:43 pm
BWI
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BNA
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/183:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/209:21 pm
BWI
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BNA
1 stop12h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:27 pm
BNA
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BWI
1 stop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1910:20 am
BWI
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BNA
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$150

Find flight deals from Nashville to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Spirit)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Nashville Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Nashville Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nashville Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nashville Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/18

5:05 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/20

10:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$277

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - IAD

BNAIAD

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/30

8:25 am-9:27 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$287

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$288
Quickest round-trip

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/10

11:15 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/16

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$295

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

12:40 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$299

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/16

6:05 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/23

12:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$300

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - IAD

BNAIAD

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/22

1:35 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

12:50 pm-1:49 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$305

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/5

6:05 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/9

8:56 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$308

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/8

8:30 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops6h 15m

$314

NashvilleWashington, D.C.

BNA - DCA

BNADCA

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/2

6:05 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

8:56 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$315

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. (average of $45). Flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 7, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Nashville to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Nashville Intl. Nashville Intl (BNA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Nashville Intl is the only Nashville airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Nashville Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Nashville to Washington, D.C. will take you 1h 47m. The distance between Nashville and Washington, D.C. is about 542 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Nashville to Washington, D.C. is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $45 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $136 and $146 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 81% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $47. Delta flights start at $78 while deals on Southwest start at $88 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Nashville, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Mesa Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%), SWISS( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,088, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $131. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $199 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. (average of $45). Flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$45Average$77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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