Washington to Birmingham (DCA–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–BHM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 26 | CR7, E75 | 2h10-2h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | CR9 | 2h11 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Washington
| Metric | DCA→BHM | IAD→BHM | BWI→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 12m | 1h 42m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–BHM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to BHM
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DCA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to BHM is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Dover (DOV).