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$121+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DCA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Reagan-National

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

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/15:12 pm
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 10/69:16 pm
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/205:17 pm
BHM
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 8/248:36 am
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 11/111:31 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 11/148:54 am
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:28 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sat 11/149:00 am
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/77:40 am
BHM
-
DCA
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 11/1012:45 pm
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:00 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:05 am
DCA
-
BHM
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 10/215:05 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Wed 11/49:00 am
DCA
-
BHM
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/135:00 pm
BHM
-
DCA
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/173:30 pm
DCA
-
BHM
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:20 am
BHM
-
DCA
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 10/53:25 pm
DCA
-
BHM
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$277

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$483

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Reagan-National 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/8

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$261

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 8/20

6:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$266

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 9/24

5:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/30

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$271

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

2:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$271

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 9/5

1:35 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$271

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 10/17

10:05 am-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/19

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$276

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Mon 8/24

12:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/31

3:30 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$281
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 9/25

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

6:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

$319

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 10/23

3:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/26

3:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$324

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 9/25

12:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

12:50 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$324

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Reagan-National in July.
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 Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $359). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 DCA?

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

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $383 and $467 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $241 on American Airlines (Oct 1-Oct 6).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Birmingham. Booking flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport will take you 6h 40m. There are 652 mi between Birmingham, Alabama and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $256, and Southwest, from $316. Delta is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on Delta start at $174 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Alaska Airlines (75%), American Airlines (70%) and PSA Airlines (70%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is $125. On average you can expect to pay $383. The most popular route, (Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $241.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $359). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Reagan-National

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Reagan-National. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$137Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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