Washington to Birmingham (DCA–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5098
AA American
CR7
8:43 AM
EDT T2
10:04 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA4785
AA American
E75
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:24 AM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5186
AA American
CR9
9:15 AM
EDT T2
10:34 AM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA5654
AA American
CR9
2:52 PM
EDT T2
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5095
AA American
CR9
2:58 PM
EDT T2
4:12 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5561
AA American
CR7
7:59 PM
EDT T2
9:19 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA5084
AA American
CR9
8:11 PM
EDT T2
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5562
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4565
AS Alaska
CR7
10:14 AM
EDT
1:17 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5098
AA American
CR7
10:49 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AS4002
AS Alaska
CR7
10:49 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4785
AA American
E75
10:54 AM
EDT
1:57 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5186
AA American
CR9
11:04 AM
EDT
2:12 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA5554
AA American
CR9
4:42 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5458
AA American
CR9
5:58 PM
EDT
9:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Birmingham
1 carrier, 40 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 653 mi 2h 14m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

DCA–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 40 CR7, CR9, E75 2h14-2h24 43% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (40 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to BHM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to BHM.
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One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,440
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
DCA → BHM
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
73%
Return
BHM → DCA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric DCA→BHM IAD→BHM BWI→BHM
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 40 1 12
Flight time 2h 14m 1h 20m 2h
Departure OTP 43%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 2h 24m.
Getting to DCA

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

Key statistics for the Washington to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,050 km
Flight time2h 14m to 2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights40 out / 47 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 2h 14m to 2h 24m. The route covers 653 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from DCA to BHM. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, HPN, CAK, TYS, CMH, BWI, PBI, FLL, JAN, MEM, PNS, MSY, STL, BTR, ICT, SLC, LAX, DTW, ATL, MIA, CLT, BNA, ORD, MCO, LGA, DAL, MDW, HOU, DFW, IAH, TPA, PHL, DEN, LAS, PHX, AGS and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 DCA to BHM

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to BHM ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).