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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BHM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/97:49 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:00 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:00 amBWI - BHM
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Thu 6/194:01 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/28$209
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:41 amBWI - BHM
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/164:38 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:00 amIAD - BHM
1 stop3h 24mDelta
Mon 7/710:37 amBHM - IAD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/29$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/273:30 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Tue 6/34:25 pmBHM - DCA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/226:05 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/272:25 pmBHM - BWI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/69:00 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/96:03 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:00 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/233:00 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/66:34 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Mon 6/95:01 pmBHM - DCA
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/133:13 pmIAD - BHM
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/201:12 pmBHM - IAD
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 9/106:09 pmIAD - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/145:43 amBHM - IAD
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:26 pmBWI - BHM
2 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/184:38 pmBHM - BWI
3 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$379

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBirmingham

BWI - BHM

BWIBHM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/9

7:49 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Birmingham

Sat 6/14

5:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$199

BaltimoreBirmingham

BWI - BHM

BWIBHM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

7:48 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Birmingham

Thu 6/19

4:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$209

BaltimoreBirmingham

BWI - BHM

BWIBHM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

6:41 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Birmingham

Fri 5/16

4:38 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$245

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

IAD - BHM

IADBHM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-8:24 am

1 stop3h 24m

Birmingham

Mon 7/7

10:37 am-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$264

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

3:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 6/3

4:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$283

BaltimoreBirmingham

BWI - BHM

BWIBHM

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/22

6:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 5/27

2:25 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$285

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

9:00 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Birmingham

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$297

BaltimoreBirmingham

BWI - BHM

BWIBHM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/18

1:00 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Birmingham

Sat 8/23

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$305

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

DCA - BHM

DCABHM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

6:34 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Birmingham

Mon 6/9

5:01 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$317

Washington, D.C.Birmingham

IAD - BHM

IADBHM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/13

3:13 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Birmingham

Fri 6/20

1:12 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$338

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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.-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.-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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.-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 Washington, D.C. to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama is 73 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. to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 WAS to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 30, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham, Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham, Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, Alabama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham to help guide your decision. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Birmingham from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham (BHM) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Spirit Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $95 and $132, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Birmingham, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Birmingham and Baltimore/Washington - Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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