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165 € Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Washington D.C.

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Washington D.C..165 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Washington D.C..165 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Washington D.C..173 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Washington D.C..180 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
Washington D.C..225 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 225 €, select.
Washington D.C..232 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 232 €, select.
Washington D.C..238 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 238 €, select.
Washington D.C..288 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in May.
Feb
from 232 €
Mar
from 180 €
Apr
from 313 €
May
from 165 €
Jun
from 430 €
Jul
from 225 €
Aug
from 288 €
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Nov
from 173 €
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Direct flights from Birmingham to Washington D.C.

Alternative Birmingham to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Birmingham to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
Closest
from 227 €
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Camp Springs Andrews AFB

17km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
from 288 €
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
Cheapest
from 165 €
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Manassas

47km from central Washington D.C.
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Birmingham to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found165 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week65

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Washington D.C. is 165 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Washington D.C..
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Birmingham to Washington D.C..
As of February 2026, there are 130 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Washington D.C. is usually April.
If you're flying from Birmingham Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from 165 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Washington D.C. on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 1°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Washington DC: what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is one hour ahead of Birmingham.

  • With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from BHM to DCA is with American Airlines at 18:03.

  • To avoid rushing for your BHM to Washington DC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC tickets are available for booking. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC.

  • BHM is about 6 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BHM:

  • 80.37% of flights leaving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of BHM.

  • BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Washington DC

  • 83 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 165 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap flights from BHM to Washington DC by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from BHM to Washington DC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from BHM to Washington DC.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The centre of Washington DC is located around 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Once your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to IAD. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your BHM to Washington DC flight:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from IAD one week in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Hop off your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC and make your way to your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and typically takes 50 minutes to reach driving.

  • The journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling on public transport.

  • If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near BWI. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your BHM to Washington DC flight:

  • Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget make getting on the road smooth sailing.

  • About two weeks before your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC is a good time to book your ride from BWI. You're more likely to land a better deal or score some early bird savings.

Best time to go to Washington DC

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Washington DC in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.

  • Before booking a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington DC plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BHM to Washington DC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Washington DC

Explore more of United States

  • Washington DC has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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