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$58+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$135
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$58
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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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 September 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/113:04 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1810:51 amBWI - BHM
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$135
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1812:50 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/258:05 amBWI - BHM
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 10/145:57 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Tue 10/211:50 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/12$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/141:50 pmBHM - BWI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/219:10 amBWI - BHM
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/16:23 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:05 amDCA - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/172:46 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/246:13 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/1610:15 amBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/198:40 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 10/3110:36 amBHM - DCA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/38:15 pmDCA - BHM
Nonstop2h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/35:35 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Mon 10/66:00 amBWI - BHM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/12$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 12/175:35 amBHM - DCA
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Thu 12/186:00 amDCA - BHM
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/306:23 pmBHM - DCA
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:05 amDCA - BHM
1 stop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/115:35 amBHM - DCA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 11/146:45 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$266

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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 September 14, 2025.
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

Sat 10/11

3:04 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

10:51 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$135

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Sat 10/18

12:50 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/25

8:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$159

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

12:15 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/4

2:10 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$197

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 10/7

6:24 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/14

7:05 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 16m

$197

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 10/14

5:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

1:50 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$197

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 1/6

3:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$205

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 10/14

1:50 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

9:10 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$217

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 10/16

10:15 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/19

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$255

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

9:23 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$265

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-9:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$265

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

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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 September 12, 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 57 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 14, 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 13% 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 September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 September 14, 2025.

The most flights from BHM to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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.?

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 September 14, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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 3h 48m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta 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 $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 $253 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $58. Users have also found prices from $68 and $99 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Birmingham - Baltimore/Washington or Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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