Washington, D.C.

$43+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$83
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$44
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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From Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:47 pmATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Tue 5/2011:47 amIAD - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$83
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:45 pmATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Wed 5/76:07 amBWI - ATL
Nonstop2h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$84
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Thu 5/2910:31 pmATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/511:09 amBWI - ATL
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$85
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Fri 5/2310:31 pmATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/276:43 pmBWI - ATL
1 stop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$86
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.
Sat 5/315:35 amATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/319:00 amDCA - ATL
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$152
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Thu 5/299:59 pmATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Thu 6/58:45 pmDCA - ATL
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/29$157
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Sat 5/246:40 pmATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Wed 5/286:05 amDCA - ATL
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$167
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Sat 5/179:11 pmATL - DCA
1 stop14h 56mFrontier
Tue 5/201:00 pmDCA - ATL
1 stop16h 12mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 7/67:25 amATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Wed 7/93:30 pmIAD - ATL
Nonstop2h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/30$187
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Mon 6/239:20 amATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/235:40 pmIAD - ATL
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/287:59 pmATL - BWI
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/58:10 amBWI - ATL
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$199
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Wed 5/146:00 amPNS - BWI
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/186:41 amBWI - PNS
1 stop9h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$202

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - IAD

ATLIAD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

2:47 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

11:47 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$83

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/8

10:31 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

2:59 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$84

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

10:31 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

11:09 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$85

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/22

12:40 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/26

10:38 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$92

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/31

5:35 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

9:00 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$152

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

9:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/5

8:45 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$157

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/24

6:40 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 15m

$167

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

9:11 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

1:00 pm-5:12 am

1 stop16h 12m

$168

PensacolaBaltimore

PNS - BWI

PNSBWI

Pensacola

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

12:51 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$179

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - IAD

ATLIAD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 7/6

7:25 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/9

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$187

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Alabama to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 AL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Alabama to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $44 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $45 and Delta from $79 one-way.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Alabama to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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