Dulles (IAD) to Nashville (BNA) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Nashville (BNA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Nashville (BNA): United Airlines. The two airports are 541 miles (871 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Knoxville, Louisville and Cincinnati and more.
How many miles IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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 IAD to BNA
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAD to BNA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to BNA with one stop
40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines and Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines



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


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines



- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


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



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way




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


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more




- Via Middletown (MDT)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air


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


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


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


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





- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more




IAD to BNA: common questions
How many miles does IAD to BNA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). 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 IAD to BNA?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Nashville (BNA).
How far is Dulles from Nashville by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Nashville (BNA) are 541 miles (871 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to BNA award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Nashville?
The most direct connections are through Knoxville (TYS), Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG), Richmond (RIC) and Columbus (CMH). On 11 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.







