Reagan National to Lynden Pindling
954 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 19m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Reagan National (DCA) to Lynden Pindling (NAS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Reagan National
Ronald Reagan Washington National sits 4 miles from the Capitol — one of the most central airports in the United States, with strict perimeter rules limiting most non-stop flights to within 1,250 miles. Metro Yellow and Blue Lines run from the airport's own station directly to downtown DC in 8 minutes for around $2.50. American and Delta have the largest schedules; nearly all flights are domestic. The strict perimeter and slot controls keep DCA fares structurally higher than IAD or BWI.
Arriving in Nassau
Lynden Pindling International on New Providence is the Bahamas' main airport, 16 km west of downtown Nassau. Taxis to Nassau and Paradise Island cost $30–$45 (fixed government rates). The route from US East Coast cities is heavily seasonal — peak winter demand (December–April) keeps fares high, with much cheaper shoulder windows in May–June and September–October when hurricane season risk pushes rates down.
Who flies DCA to NAS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 19m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 19m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 19m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 19m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DCA→NAS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Washington to Nassau FAQs
Direct flights from Reagan National (DCA) to Lynden Pindling (NAS) take approximately 2h 19m for the 954-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Reagan National (DCA) to Lynden Pindling (NAS): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 8 months. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Lynden Pindling (NAS) is the primary international airport for Nassau. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.