Direct flights from Nashville to Washington
80 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h19m 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 SWA3529 | 5:50a | 1h24m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4991 | 5:53a | 1h22m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4991 | 6:00a | 1h24m | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA5708 | 6:08a | 1h18m | Mon–Tue |
| American JIA5440 | 6:08a | 1h12m | Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA5708 | 6:19a | 1h18m | Fri |
| American JIA5440 | 6:21a | 1h5m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA5708 | 6:30a | 1h19m | Wed, Thu, Sun |
| American JIA5440 | 6:32a | 1h10m | Thu, Sat |
| American JIA5281 | 8:00a | 1h12m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA5708 | 8:18a | 1h10m | Sat |
| American JIA5281 | 8:25a | 1h2m | Sun |
| American JIA5085 | 10:50a | 1h7m | Thu |
| American JIA5085 | 11:26a | 1h12m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4562 | 11:33a | 1h23m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4562 | 11:38a | 1h23m | Wed, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA5769 | 11:43a | 1h23m | Wed |
| American AAL2960 | 11:47a | 1h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2732 | 11:50a | 1h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4562 | 11:59a | 1h21m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA5769 | 12:01p | 1h18m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA5769 | 12:07p | 1h15m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 12:14p | 1h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4562 | 12:16p | 1h20m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 1:27p | 1h26m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 2:44p | 1h22m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 2:55p | 1h20m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA5769 | 3:23p | 1h19m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 3:29p | 1h21m | Fri |
| American ENY3991 | 3:42p | 1h24m | Mon, Sun |
| American ENY3991 | 3:45p | 1h18m | Thu |
| American ENY3991 | 3:59p | 1h32m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4562 | 4:10p | 1h22m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1183 | 4:27p | 1h24m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 4:34p | 1h18m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2324 | 4:38p | 1h28m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4495 | 4:57p | 1h16m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4495 | 5:07p | 1h7m | Mon, Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA5786 | 5:10p | 1h19m | Wed–Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4495 | 5:24p | 1h5m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA5786 | 5:26p | 55m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4495 | 5:29p | 1h27m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA5786 | 5:41p | 1h15m | Sun |
| American ENY3991 | 5:43p | 1h18m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA165 | 5:59p | 1h15m | Mon |
| American JIA5085 | 6:13p | 1h11m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4495 | 6:34p | 1h3m | Fri |
| American AAL1163 | 6:40p | 1h27m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4380 | 6:42p | 1h13m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA5786 | 7:29p | 1h15m | Fri |
| American AAL1163 | 7:39p | 1h29m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1183 | 7:46p | 1h24m | Tue |
| American AAL1163 | 7:47p | 1h28m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA165 | 7:52p | 1h22m | Thu–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4686 | 8:08p | 1h4m | Tue |
| American AAL1163 | 8:14p | 1h23m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA497 | 8:47p | 1h19m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA497 | 9:07p | 1h18m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA497 | 9:15p | 1h26m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA497 | 9:37p | 1h15m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA497 | 9:45p | 1h22m | Thu |
| American AAL1163 | 9:54p | 1h36m | Fri |
| American AAL1163 | 9:55p | 1h27m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA497 | 10:22p | 1h22m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Washington (DCA)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 80 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American, Republic Airways 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 1h19m 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 1h19m.