What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Nashville flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.8% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville?

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville typically takes 1 hour and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 944 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 8 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville come up?

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find deals on this route. The consistent availability of deals makes this a popular route for price-conscious travelers.

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Washington, D.C. to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

The journey from Washington, D.C. to Nashville covers a distance of 944 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you are looking at a relatively quick trip, often completed within a few hours of flight time.

For those seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville, fares typically range from $373–$905, with a median of $567. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Unfortunately, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low-cost option may require careful planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville? You'll find the most affordable options in July, with a median fare of $112. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $337, and January, with a median fare of $397. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 5.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should account for layovers when planning your travel.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 24h 20m. While a non-stop flight would take around 2h 0m, the prevalence of connecting flights significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Regular price: $171 - $313

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville typically range from $171 to $313. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 19 to November 23.

now $141

Low $171

High $313

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Nashville is February, with a median price of $337. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $892. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $337

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $892

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$549

$361

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$439

$331

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$284

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$215

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$189

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$214

$175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

$423 → $331

22%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$241 → $168

30%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$240 → $168

30%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$240 → $169

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Washington, D.C. - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Nashville are above the typical level at a median of $567.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $112 for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 24h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.8% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $141

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines is available for $141 from November 19-November 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers flights to Nashville, with prices from $99, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$99

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$164

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier options and a full range of cabin classes, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

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Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

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From IAD

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Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

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Feb 10

Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Jan 30

Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,247

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Jan 30

Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,247

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Dec 14

Nashville, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,311

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $519. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $1157. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $774.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville was considered to be $373 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $567. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $905 or less.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville is July, with a median price of $112. Other relatively inexpensive months include February, with a median price of $337, and January, with a median of $397. The annual median price for this route is $567, indicating that prices can vary significantly throughout the year.

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Washington, D.C. to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Regular price: $171 - $313

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville typically range from $171 to $313. The current lowest deal is $141 with Frontier Airlines for travel from November 19 to November 23.

now $141

Low $171

High $313

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

February

Cheapest

Flights from $337

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $892

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$549

$361

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$439

$331

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$284

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$215

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$218

$189

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$214

$175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

$423 → $331

22%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$241 → $168

30%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$240 → $168

30%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$240 → $169

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Washington, D.C. - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Nashville are above the typical level at a median of $567.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $112 for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 24h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.8% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $141

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines is available for $141 from November 19-November 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers flights to Nashville, with prices from $99, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$99

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$164

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier options and a full range of cabin classes, but is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Nashville, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,239

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Washington, D.C. to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Washington, D.C. - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $141

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Nashville flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville?

What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Nashville flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville?

How often do cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville come up?

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Washington, D.C. to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Washington, D.C. - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $141

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

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Jan 30

Jan 30

Dec 14

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Nashville flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville?