Washington, D.C.

$156+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/101:18 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 12/1310:47 amBWI - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/2$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/1010:50 amBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/137:49 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/68:01 amBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Mon 12/810:28 amBWI - BHM
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/1$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/206:05 amBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:32 amDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/163:35 pmBHM - BWI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Fri 12/197:50 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/31$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/106:57 amBHM - IAD
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/139:15 amIAD - BHM
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Tue 12/168:48 amBHM - BWI
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/197:59 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/186:15 pmBHM - BWI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Fri 12/196:10 amBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/31$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/137:10 amBHM - DCA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Mon 12/151:15 pmDCA - BHM
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/1$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/276:23 amBHM - DCA
1 stop29h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/281:44 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/135:47 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/158:16 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/204:40 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:00 amBWI - BHM
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$383

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Delta)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

12:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/4

2:10 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$315

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Wed 12/10

9:07 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

$322

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 1/6

5:40 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/8

11:29 am-2:36 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$322

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 12/10

10:50 am-1:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/13

7:49 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$328

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Sat 12/6

8:01 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

10:28 am-1:42 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$333

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Thu 1/15

9:13 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/19

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$333

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 12/20

6:05 am-9:12 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/3

8:32 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$345

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 12/16

3:35 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/19

7:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 15m

$347

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Thu 2/12

11:02 am-5:56 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$347

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Wed 12/10

6:57 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

9:15 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$348

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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 Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Washington, D.C. 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 Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 45 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.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $99). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 November 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. 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.

Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

The most flights from BHM to WAS are scheduled on a Sunday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $181.

What’s the fastest layover option from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

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 November 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. 4 airlines have flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in 2h 01m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Washington, D.C. is about 652 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $198, Delta will fly you from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $228 and $316, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $156. Users have also found prices from $156 and $269 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $99). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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