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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $244-$438
Frontier
Tue 11/6Fri 11/9
BNA - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$274
Typical prices: $245-$437
United Airlines
Wed 11/21Sun 11/25
BNA - IAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 47m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 79% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $258 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Dulles Intl (BNA-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to Dulles Intl

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:43 am - 10:21 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 38m1 stop Orlando
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11:16 am - 7:41 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
9h 25m1 stop Orlando
$264Frontier
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30
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12:13 pm - 9:11 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 58m1 stop Orlando
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5:30 am - 5:34 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
13h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$264Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:26 pm - 10:21 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 55m1 stop Orlando
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11:16 am - 8:56 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
22h 40m1 stop Orlando
$265Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:26 am - 7:48 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 22m1 stop Orlando
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8:55 pm - 2:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
18h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando
$265Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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8:19 pm - 8:10 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 51m2 stops Orlando Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:35 pm - 2:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
16h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$265Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:18 pm - 5:12 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:32 am - 7:41 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
13h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$266Frontier
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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1:19 pm - 2:49 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:06 pm - 11:18 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
24h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$267Frontier
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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3:11 pm - 11:36 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:07 pm - 7:41 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
26h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$267Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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8:30 am - 11:17 amBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 47mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:26 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 06mnonstop
$274United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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1:38 pm - 4:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 47mnonstop
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5:59 pm - 7:05 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 06mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport typically range from $244 to $438. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $191 round-trip.
•October ($460) and March ($396) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 79% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to Dulles Intl

 
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Key details for Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$131
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
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Your Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 10:17 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:44 pm and lands at 8:31 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 47m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 1h 47m, covering 542 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $244 to $438, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 61% above the $332 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $333 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $964. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 24% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $271 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $451, a difference of $180.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Nashville and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 15h 38m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What is the time difference between Nashville and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Nashville (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What airlines provide family-friendly amenities on flights from Nashville to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Delta offers several family-friendly amenities on domestic flights. They provide complimentary priority boarding for families with children under 2 years old. Delta also offers kid-friendly snack options on these short flights. They provide in-flight entertainment systems with various content suitable for all ages, including movies, TV shows, and games.

  • Can a minor fly alone from Nashville to Washington Dulles Airport?

    To have an unaccompanied minor (UM) travel on United Airlines, the child must be between the ages of 5 and 15. At check-in, the accompanying adult must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, and complete the necessary paperwork, including the Unaccompanied Minor form. They also need to provide contact information for both the parent/guardian dropping off the child and the designated person picking up the child at the destination.

  • Can I bring a pet onboard flights from Nashville to Washington Dulles Airport?

    United Airlines allows small cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds to travel in the cabin. The pet and carrier combined must not exceed 18 x 11 x 11 inches in size. The total weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 16 lbs. There are restrictions on the number of pets allowed in the cabin per flight, so make a reservation for your pet in advance.

  • What are the accessible services offered at Nashville International Airport?

    BNA offers wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, and accessible pathways and ramps for easy navigation. BNA also provides TTY phones for individuals with hearing impairments, visual paging monitors for hearing and visually impaired passengers, and service animal relief areas. Additionally, the airport offers accessible seating areas, elevators, and accessible transportation options within the airport premises.

Your guide to booking Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $271, about $180 less than Sunday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 79% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for June. Fares historically average $191 round-trip in that month - typically $269 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $258 round-trip on this route - about $75 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Most flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) are nonstop. However, there are also single-layover flight options, and the most common layover cities are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), and Detroit (DTW).
  • If you wish to fly first-class from BNA to IAD, consider booking your flight with United, American Airlines, or Delta. These airlines offer nonstop first-class flights, and amenities offered include spacious seating with extra legroom, priority boarding, access to airport lounges, dedicated flight attendants, complimentary food and beverage options, enhanced in-flight entertainment systems, and power outlets or USB ports to charge electronic devices.
  • To get downtown from IAD, you can take the Metrorail train that runs from the airport to downtown. The Silver Line provides frequent services from IAD, running every 15 minutes, and the station is 5 minutes away from the arrivals hall via an underground tunnel.
  • American Airlines offers one of the generous carry-on policies for flights from BNA to IAD. The airline allows you to bring one personal item and a carry-on bag. The personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. The maximum dimensions for the carry-on bag are typically 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and the bag should not exceed 50 lbs.
  • Consider flying business- or first-class on Delta or American Airlines to get complimentary access to their lounges at BNA. The American Airlines Admirals Club is airside on the mezzanine level across from Gate C10, while the Delta Sky Club is airside, adjacent to Gate B3 in Concourse B.

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Nashville Intl

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