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$100+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/145:00 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/165:38 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/21:41 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Wed 6/410:15 amBWI - BHM
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/28$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/49:31 amBHM - IAD
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Sat 7/57:10 amIAD - BHM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/28$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/46:20 amBHM - DCA
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Sat 7/56:00 amDCA - BHM
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/28$231
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:38 pmBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/196:41 amBWI - BHM
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/49:45 amBHM - BWI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Tue 7/85:50 pmBWI - BHM
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$269
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.
Thu 5/296:30 amBHM - DCA
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/297:50 pmDCA - BHM
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/47:55 amBHM - DCA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/810:55 amDCA - BHM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/2310:49 amBHM - IAD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/276:55 amIAD - BHM
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/57:30 amBHM - BWI
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:15 amBWI - BHM
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$398
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/124:48 pmBHM - IAD
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1911:52 amIAD - BHM
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/137:30 amBHM - IAD
2 stops12h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/178:15 amIAD - BHM
2 stops15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$538

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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 April 29, 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

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Sat 6/14

5:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/16

5:38 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$199

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Mon 6/2

1:41 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

10:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$209

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

9:31 am-2:36 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/5

7:10 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 49m

$231

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

6:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop5h 59m

$231

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Fri 5/16

4:38 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

6:41 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$239

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

9:45 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$269

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

7:50 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$281

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - DCA

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

7:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$288

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM - IAD

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Mon 6/23

10:49 am-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/27

6:55 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 24m

$357

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM - BWI

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Sat 7/5

7:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/8

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$398

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 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 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 April 25, 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 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.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Birmingham, 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 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 April 29, 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.

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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

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

    Currently priced at $199, American Airlines will fly you from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $209 and $239, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 51% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $105 and $110 on Delta and American Airlines, 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. Dulles Intl, Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 $309). Flying from Birmingham, 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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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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$175Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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