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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 50m, covering 562 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. range from $273 to $467, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $273 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $348 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $351 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Washington, D.C. flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $964. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Nashville to Washington, D.C. flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Nashville to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates averaging $71:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Nashville to Washington, D.C.. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $131.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Nashville and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

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 5h 56m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

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

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

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

If you are flying with low-cost airlines, such as Spirit, on this route, you may only be allowed to bring one carry-on item on board. If you would like another carry-on item or a checked bag, you will likely have to pay an additional fee. Other airlines, however, like American Airlines and United Airlines, allow one personal item and one carry-on item on board for free along with a free checked bag as long as you're flying with economy class or above (this does not apply for Basic Economy).

Most flights on this route are nonstop flights, but you can find a few one-stop options available. Common layovers for these include Orlando (MCO), Raleigh (RDU), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Most of these flights are operated by either Spirit Airlines or American Airlines.

The first way to make your flight more sustainable is to take public transport to the airport in Nashville and again from your arrival airport in DC to your final destination. Consider booking nonstop flights when possible, as reducing the number of takeoffs and landings reduces the amount of fuel burned. Pack light to reduce the weight on the plane. Finally, consider flying with United Airlines, one of the most sustainable airlines operating this route.

American citizens flying between these two cities will need either their valid passport or their REAL ID. Please remember that a simple driver’s license is no longer acceptable for domestic air travel - your license must be an approved REAL ID in order to board the plane. Non-US citizens will need their valid passport and a visa if required.