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$156+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to District of Columbia

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2510:35 amBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:19 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/205:43 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:32 amDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/255:20 amBHM - IAD
1 stop3h 29mDelta
Thu 1/16:00 amIAD - BHM
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/16$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2510:40 amBHM - DCA
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Thu 1/17:20 amDCA - BHM
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/16$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/206:34 amBHM - DCA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:00 amDCA - BHM
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/205:43 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:00 amDCA - BHM
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/216:05 amBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:32 amDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/306:10 amBHM - DCA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:35 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/205:27 pmBHM - IAD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sat 1/36:00 amIAD - BHM
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/16$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/207:20 pmBHM - IAD
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Sun 12/286:00 amIAD - BHM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/15$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/197:24 pmBHM - IAD
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amIAD - BHM
1 stop3h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/15$469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/205:20 amBHM - IAD
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Sat 12/276:59 pmIAD - BHM
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/15$480

Find flight deals from Birmingham to District of Columbia

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Round-trip from

$303
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$241 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

10:24 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

2:54 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$303

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

7:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

4:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$313

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

4:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

1:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$318

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:02 am-3:34 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

12:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Wed 3/4

9:10 am-2:44 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

12:52 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Tue 4/14

12:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:02 am-3:34 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

3:57 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

7:15 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

9:10 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

3:55 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$323

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:02 am-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

3:40 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia (average of $99). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 BHM to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Birmingham to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia?

    For a flight from Birmingham to District of Columbia, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia in just under 2h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia is about 652 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to District of Columbia 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 Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia (average of $99). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to District of Columbia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 Birmingham to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to District of Columbia. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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