Direct flights from Nashville to Washington
86 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h18m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Nashville local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2540 | 6:00a | 1h16m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3039 | 6:08a | 1h30m | Wed–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4766 | 6:11a | 1h1m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA5835 | 6:12a | 1h20m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4648 | 6:14a | 1h9m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4766 | 6:21a | 1h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3039 | 6:38a | 1h24m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA5835 | 6:45a | 1h13m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3039 | 6:48a | 1h16m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA5835 | 8:06a | 1h45m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA490 | 9:29a | 1h25m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA490 | 9:39a | 1h31m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2339 | 9:48a | 1h21m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2339 | 9:55a | 1h37m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA490 | 9:56a | 1h23m | Sat |
| American JIA5085 | 10:20a | 1h20m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA490 | 10:22a | 1h17m | Sun |
| American JIA5085 | 11:43a | 1h11m | Sun |
| American JIA5085 | 11:51a | 1h | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA5857 | 11:54a | 1h30m | Sun |
| American JIA5085 | 11:55a | 1h21m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA5857 | 11:58a | 1h33m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4356 | 12:01p | 1h7m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA5857 | 12:05p | 1h33m | Thu |
| American JIA5085 | 12:11p | 1h28m | Mon |
| American JIA5085 | 12:15p | 1h3m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4993 | 12:38p | 1h32m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA5857 | 1:08p | 1h23m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4993 | 1:30p | 1h18m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA4993 | 1:47p | 1h19m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4993 | 1:58p | 1h18m | Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4993 | 2:19p | 1h17m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4374 | 2:29p | 1h2m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4181 | 2:39p | 1h19m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4374 | 3:11p | 1h16m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4181 | 3:15p | 1h18m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4374 | 3:18p | 1h6m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American ENY4276 | 3:22p | 1h18m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4181 | 4:04p | 1h27m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4181 | 4:07p | 1h16m | Wed |
| American ENY3765 | 4:43p | 1h20m | Mon |
| American ENY3765 | 4:46p | 1h16m | Wed–Fri |
| American ENY3765 | 4:59p | 1h12m | Sun |
| American ENY3765 | 5:07p | 1h15m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA5861 | 5:20p | 1h19m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA490 | 5:24p | 1h21m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA5861 | 5:25p | 1h19m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4374 | 5:31p | 1h11m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA5861 | 5:38p | 1h17m | Mon, Sun |
| Southwest SWA490 | 5:40p | 1h15m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA490 | 5:53p | 1h19m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3992 | 6:09p | 1h28m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4367 | 7:12p | 1h1m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA804 | 7:14p | 1h15m | Sun |
| American AAL1163 | 8:08p | 1h23m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| Southwest SWA3992 | 8:23p | 1h25m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4374 | 8:26p | 57m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3992 | 8:30p | 1h16m | Mon, Thu |
| American AAL1163 | 9:18p | 1h17m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3992 | 9:21p | 1h30m | Tue–Wed |
| American AAL1163 | 10:50p | 1h21m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Washington (DCA)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 86 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American, Delta and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BNA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h18m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Washington?
Driving from Nashville to Washington takes about 9h 59m, covering roughly 666 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h18m.