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$86+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — WAS
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
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 August 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/111:05 pm -
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Mon 9/143:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/10$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/113:40 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Mon 9/213:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/10$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/101:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 9/143:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/7$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/23:06 pm -
1 stop5h 46m
Sat 9/510:30 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 8/7$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/316:55 am -
2 stops6h 25m
Mon 8/314:15 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/7$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/95:20 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Wed 9/166:05 am -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 8/10$256
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Fri 9/258:58 pm -
1 stop22h 11m
Mon 9/287:50 am -
2 stops13h 28m
Deal found 8/9$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/910:42 am -
Nonstop2h 17m
Wed 9/169:22 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 8/10$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/245:12 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Mon 9/286:09 am -
1 stop4h 24m
Deal found 8/10$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/105:12 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Mon 9/148:46 am -
Nonstop2h 26m
Deal found 8/7$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/245:55 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 9/266:00 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 8/10$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/2110:20 am -
1 stop6h 50m
Thu 10/225:05 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 8/10$273

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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Southwest)

One-way from

$86
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 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 August 10, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM Birmingham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Thu 9/24

1:05 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/26

6:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$284

BirminghamBaltimore

BHM Birmingham - BWI Baltimore/Washington

BHMBWI

Birmingham

Tue 11/3

2:20 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/6

3:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$286

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Fri 10/30

11:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

9:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$288

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Thu 10/29

5:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

2:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$288

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Thu 9/24

6:30 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

8:08 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$289

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Thu 9/24

7:50 pm-12:41 am

1 stop3h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/26

8:08 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$289

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Thu 9/10

12:20 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

7:17 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$289

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

BHMIAD

Birmingham

Fri 10/30

2:17 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$289

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 11/11

6:28 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/14

9:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

$289

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHM Birmingham - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

BHMDCA

Birmingham

Wed 12/16

2:44 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/20

12:05 pm-3:08 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$289

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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 August.
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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $344). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $479). 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 August 10, 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 27% 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 August 10, 2026.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $261 and $437 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $190 on Southwest (Sep 11-Sep 14).

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

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 76 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.

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 August 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 2 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 2h. Fly via Southwest 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 $137, 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 $254 and $316, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 66% 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 $125. Users have also found prices from $144 and $174 on Southwest and Delta, 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 - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Birmingham - Baltimore/Washington 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $344). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $479). 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.

Discover the top 3 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 August 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$137Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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