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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.5% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve connecting flights.

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 49 minutes, covering a distance of 871 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 7 hours and 23 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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2026-08-08 – 2026-08-15
WAS - Nashville
74% AI deal score
$144
$88
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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 871 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, though the typical journey time includes connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville, fares typically range from $351 to $772, with a median price of $497. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville, the data shows that December and February are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $168. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $194.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Nashville takes approximately 11h 53m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, as only 15.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $120 - $259

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville is $120-$259. The current lowest deal is $99 with Allegiant Air for travel from Aug 8-Aug 15.

now $99

Low $120

High $259

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

The cheapest month to fly from WAS to BNA is February, with a median price of $168. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $629. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $168

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $629

Jan

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Allegiant Air

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$180

$201

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

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

Frontier Airlines

$359

$266

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

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

Frontier Airlines

$360

$290

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$172

$162

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$217

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$175

$199

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$494 → $243

51%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$404 → $179

56%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$402 → $179

56%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$429 → $218

49%

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, with a median of $497.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or February for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are December and February, with median prices of $168.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 53m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville is 11h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 15.5% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights on the Washington, D.C. to Nashville route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selections and cabin classes, though it is one hour ahead of Nashville.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

48% AI deal score

$625

$601

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $245. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $820. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price is approximately $851.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nashville is considered to be $351 or less. The median price for this route was $497. Prices can go up, with 75% of prices observed being $772 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nashville, both with a median price of $168. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $194. The annual median price for this route is $497, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $120 - $259

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville is $120-$259. The current lowest deal is $99 with Allegiant Air for travel from Aug 8-Aug 15.

now $99

Low $120

High $259

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

The cheapest month to fly from WAS to BNA is February, with a median price of $168. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $629. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $168

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $629

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nashville

Allegiant Air

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$180

$201

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

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

Frontier Airlines

$359

$266

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Nashville

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

Frontier Airlines

$360

$290

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$172

$162

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$217

$195

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nashville

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

Allegiant Air

$175

$199

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$494 → $243

51%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$404 → $179

56%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$402 → $179

56%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$429 → $218

49%

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