Cheap flights from Nashville to Washington from $116 BNA → DCA
Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec – 8 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $116 with American Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $116, American Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $225, 1 Dec to 8 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $225 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 54 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$225
1 Dec – 8 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 1:14 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 p.m. · 42 h 8 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$225 1 Dec – 8 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $182 to $377.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov – 2 Dec | $423 | jetBlue | Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 8 Dec | $225 | Frontier Airlines | Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $225.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $111 to $177.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$116
21 Nov · American Airlines
Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 5:06 p.m. · 1 h 54 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$116
21 Nov · American Airlines
Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 5:06 p.m. · 1 h 54 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$116 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$105 5 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $89 to $226.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 21 Nov to 27 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $116 | American Airlines | Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $105 | Frontier Airlines | Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $238 | Southwest Airlines | Nashville International Airport (BNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $105.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Nashville to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 8 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nashville to Washington?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (23 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $295 | $279 | +62% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $279 | $182 | +53% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $182 | $182 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $154 | $89 | +56% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $99 | $89 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 180+ days | $194 | $194 | +96% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 8 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Nashville to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $225 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec to 8 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Nashville to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $116 with American Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $105 with Frontier Airlines, 5 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $111 to $177.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Washington?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $225, 1 Dec to 8 Dec, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $105, 5 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nashville to Washington?
In 23 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Nashville to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $116 with American Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 1 h 54 min from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nashville to Washington?
Between 21 Nov and 27 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work