Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Each week, there are 21 Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, select the 08:10 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:00 with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DCA to BHM flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Birmingham (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering DCA to BHM flights, with 67.65% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and BHM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is 87 €. A round-trip fare is currently 208 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to BHM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DCA to BHM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DCA? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near BHM:
Go where the road takes you with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Birmingham Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Birmingham in March.
When booking your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Birmingham Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DCA to BHM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres north-west of Birmingham, a trip to Memphis will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Another major destination in the United States, New South Memphis is roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham. Plan to visit highlights including Big River Crossing.