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$99+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/112:34 pm
BHM
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BWI
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Mon 4/67:02 pm
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop4h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1910:37 am
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:00 am
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/510:37 am
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 3/125:00 am
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/110:47 am
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Wed 4/88:38 am
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/184:42 pm
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:26 pm
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/110:47 am
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Sat 4/45:30 pm
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/112:40 pm
BHM
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/68:55 pm
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 4/1310:25 am
BHM
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/1610:20 am
BWI
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/295:52 pm
BHM
-
BWI
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Wed 4/111:52 am
BWI
-
BHM
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/185:58 pm
BHM
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DCA
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 3/219:15 am
DCA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/11:25 pm
BHM
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DCA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/66:45 pm
DCA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/185:52 pm
BHM
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IAD
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:06 am
IAD
-
BHM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$343

Find 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 February 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$99
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$425

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Wed 4/29

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$300

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Sat 4/25

5:20 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$300

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Wed 4/1

1:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/6

8:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$311

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Mon 4/13

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/16

10:20 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$314

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

5:20 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/8

8:38 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 11m

$316

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Mon 3/30

7:39 pm-12:53 am

1 stop4h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/7

10:52 am-1:54 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$316

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Mon 3/30

7:39 pm-12:53 am

1 stop4h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/1

10:52 am-1:54 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$316

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

5:40 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

10:20 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$330

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

4:42 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

5:05 am-8:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

$335

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Thu 5/14

10:25 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/17

11:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$335

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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. 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 January 30, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). 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 February 4, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from BHM to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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 February 4, 2026.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,216 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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

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.. 3 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 3 outbound flights 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 4h 05m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Washington, D.C. is about 681 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 $99, 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 $217 and $316, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 73% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $148 and $161 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Birmingham - Baltimore/Washington, Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$99Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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