Birmingham to Dulles (BHM–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Birmingham to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 637 mi 2h 44m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and IAD, connecting options are available through 58 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,708
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → IAD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
68%
Return
IAD → BHM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric BHM→IAD HSV→IAD CSG→IAD
Distance from BHM 74 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 21
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 4m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as Birmingham.
BHM: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
637 mi / 1,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

BHM–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance637 mi / 1,025 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 44m. The route covers 637 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHM to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, PDK, LUK, UST, DAL, SSI, AUO, BED, SAV, CHS, PNS, GNV, TEB, YIP, SUS, PTK, PIE, APF, SGR, HYA, LAL, MCI, FTW, IND, RDU, HOU, OCF, SRQ, ADS, SUA, VRB, PBI, ICT, FLL, ASD, AUS, BZN, SAL, SJU, JAC, MIA, SAN, SJC, DFW, ATL, ORD, CLT, BNA, IAH, LGA, MCO, PHL, DEN, DTW, TPA, LAS, PHX and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, CSG and ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to IAD

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BHM to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to IAD ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Columbus (CSG) and Atlanta (ATL).