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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Birmingham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,063. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Birmingham.RM1,063 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,063, select.
Birmingham.RM1,144 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,144, select.
Birmingham.RM1,164 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,164, select.
Birmingham.RM1,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,176, select.
Birmingham.RM1,216 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,216, select.
Birmingham.RM1,241 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,241, select.
Birmingham.RM1,296 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,296, select.
Birmingham.RM1,379 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,379, select.
Birmingham.RM1,380 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,380, select.
Birmingham.RM1,629 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,629, select.
Birmingham.RM1,662 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,662, select.
Birmingham.RM3,292 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,292, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Birmingham flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Washington D.C. to Birmingham: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Birmingham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,063
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week64

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Birmingham is RM1,063. 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 11 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Birmingham.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Birmingham.
As of March 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Birmingham.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Birmingham is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Birmingham Airport on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 11 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Birmingham is Southwest Airlines .

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

  • Your travel story starts at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) departing from either of these bases.

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

  • Birmingham is one hour behind Washington DC. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • With 20 direct flights a week between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:10am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from DCA to BHM is with American Airlines at 10pm.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to BHM.

  • With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).

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

  • The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with American Airlines between DCA and BHM.

  • With 73.15% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.

  • Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • 76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Begin your journey at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from here.

  • Buckle up and take off from BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to BHM plane tickets.

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BWI to BHM.

  • The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 73.68% of the time.

  • The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • Flights that leave from BWI land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.

About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BHM:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Birmingham's usual tourist stops.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.

  • BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.

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

  • Right now, RM554 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,063. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to BHM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to BHM is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Plan your visit to Birmingham in March if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Before locking in your Washington DC to BHM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Birmingham

Explore more of the United States

  • Birmingham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres north of Birmingham, a visit to Nashville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.

  • Around 225 kilometres east of Birmingham, Atlanta is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to Birmingham

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