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

BHM Airport Page →
637 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 22m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Aerolink Uganda.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 14m WN → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 24m AFDLKE → AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 26m WN → UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AAEJA → AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 4h 39m WN → AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 43m AABA → ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 4h 59m DLWS → AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 12m AAASEI → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 5h 58m ACCMEK → AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
637 mi 1h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BHM Routes IAD Routes BHM Live Flights IAD Live Flights BHM Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Birmingham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~3h 39m CLE ~4h 6m BNA ~4h 14m DTW ~4h 24m BWI ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,490
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → BHM
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric BHM→IAD HSV→IAD MSL→IAD
Distance from BHM – 74 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 21 –
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 56m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Huntsville (HSV) to Dulles flights · Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Dulles flights · Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
637 mi / 1,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BHM–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance637 mi / 1,025 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 637 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
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, MSL and GTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR).