Washington (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) flights

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Nashville (BNA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 560 miles (901 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 52 ways to fly it with one stop, through Knoxville, Louisville and Cincinnati and more.
How many miles DCA to BNA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to BNA
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book DCA to BNA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DCA to BNA with one stop
52 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air



- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Augusta (AGS)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines



DCA to BNA: common questions
How many miles does DCA to BNA cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (9,200). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to BNA?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Nashville (BNA).
How far is Washington from Nashville by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Nashville (BNA) are 560 miles (901 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to BNA award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Washington and Nashville?
The most direct connections are through Knoxville (TYS), Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG), Charlotte (CLT) and Columbus (CMH). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









