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$148+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — BHM
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/316:30 pm
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/1011:05 am
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/259:40 pm
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 5/3111:07 am
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:00 am
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/273:40 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:30 pm
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/2611:05 am
BHM
-
DCA
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:59 am
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 5/194:42 pm
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/189:40 pm
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 6/235:00 am
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/219:00 am
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:02 am
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:30 pm
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Thu 5/286:55 am
BHM
-
DCA
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/292:35 pm
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 6/15:02 am
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/66:15 am
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 6/85:02 am
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$355

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$296 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 6/10

11:05 am-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$334

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Birmingham

Wed 5/27

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$340

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Birmingham

Thu 5/28

5:40 am-3:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$361

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/23

6:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Birmingham

Tue 5/26

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$375

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/4

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

Birmingham

Sun 6/7

5:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$389
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/23

4:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Birmingham

Fri 6/26

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$401

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/30

4:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Birmingham

Mon 8/3

6:50 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$403

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/5

11:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Birmingham

Mon 6/8

6:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$406

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/18

5:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Birmingham

Sat 6/20

5:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$407

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/29

5:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Birmingham

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$410

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Birmingham in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $373). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $575). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Birmingham. Reviews last updated April 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 2 airlines have flights to Birmingham from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    For as low as $334, Southwest can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in 4h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 652 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Birmingham, Alabama, with prices starting at $144. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $297 round trip. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $108. Southwest flights start at $119 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama consider choosing PSA Airlines (71%), American Airlines (69%) or Republic Airways (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is $198. On average you can expect to pay $403. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Birmingham), can usually be booked for $295.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $373). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $575). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to Birmingham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$144Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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