Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Nashville International Airport (BNA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Nashville is one hour behind Washington DC and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 193 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Your DCA to BNA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport. When you're ready to start your Nashville vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to BNA flights. An impressive 83.84% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DCA and BNA include:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
Akron-Canton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
C$109 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$211. These fares may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from DCA to BNA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from DCA to BNA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DCA:
Arriving at Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Consider staying in a hotel near BNA if you're on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Nashville International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Nashville and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Nashville International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Nashville International Airport to central Nashville has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Nashville in April.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Nashville International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Nashville during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to BNA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Nashville has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres north of Nashville, a visit to Indianapolis will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
Memphis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 322 kilometres west of Nashville. No journey is complete without experiencing Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio.