Award flights from Nashville (BNA) to Washington National (DCA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for BNA→DCA. Lowest economy: 4,500 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business: 19,000 miles + $23.79 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first: 9,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Data as of
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BNA to DCA at a glance
- From
- Nashville International, Nashville, United States (BNA)
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport, Washington, United States (DCA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington National (DCA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 308 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 7,500 pts + $12.42 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 76 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 7,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 310 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 316 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 231 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 308 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 9,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 321 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 289 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $23.50 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 307 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 12,100 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 14,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.98 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 228 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $23.79 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 73 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 301 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 22,800 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 298 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue True Blue, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 301 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 316 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 310 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 289 | See dates |
Not seen in first: JetBlue True Blue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 19,800 pts + $5.60 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $19.06 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,500 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 294 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 19,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 73 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 9,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 289 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly BNA to DCA on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 · Atmos (14 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (14 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (29 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (30 dates) | 19,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 9,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (27 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (27 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (27 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (29 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (29 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (29 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (29 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (28 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (28 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (26 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (26 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (31 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (31 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 4,500 · Atmos (5 dates) | 19,300 · Qantas (7 dates) | 9,000 · Atmos (5 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Nashville to Washington National award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 4,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:02 UTC). In business, 19,000 miles + $23.79 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 73 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 11:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on BNA→DCA?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 316 dates, first 316 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 228 dates, first 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 308 dates, first 301 dates); JetBlue True Blue (economy 321 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 310 dates, first 310 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 307 dates, business 298 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 330 dates, business 315 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 76 dates, business 73 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from BNA to DCA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue True Blue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest BNA→DCA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 4,500 points with Atmos (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 19,300 points with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.