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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AA5098+1
AA American
CR7
8:43 AM
EDT T2
10:04 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5080
AA American
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:18 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5078
AA American
CR7
2:35 PM
EDT T2
3:52 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5095
AA American
CR9
2:59 PM
EDT T2
4:13 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5084
AA American
CR9
8:11 PM
EDT T2
9:26 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5561+1
AA American
CR9
5:13 AM
CDT
8:29 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5078
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:16 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA5080
AA American
CR7
10:48 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4565+2
AS Alaska
CR7
10:48 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA5098+1
AA American
CR7
10:49 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AS4002cs
AS Alaska
CR7
10:49 AM
CDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5554
AA American
CR9
4:42 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5452
AA American
CR7
5:33 PM
CDT
8:49 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Birmingham
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 653 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind 53 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, 53 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 33 CR7, CR9 2h14-2h21 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,603
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.

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 5 2
Weekly flights 33 1 6
Flight time 2h 14m 1h 33m 2h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 2h 21m.
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 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 54 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 21m. The route covers 653 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from DCA to BHM. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAK, ISM, CRW, HPN, RDU, BDL, TYS, OPF, CHS, SDF, PNS, BWI, ECP, FLL, RSW, JAN, MEM, STL, IND, LIT, SGR, MSY, JFK, PBI, RST, TUL, BOS, BTR, AUS, ICT, SAT, SLC, LAX, ATL, DTW, MIA, BNA, CLT, MCO, ORD, DFW, LGA, MDW, IAH, HOU, DAL, PHL, TPA, DEN, PHX, LAS, AGS and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Washington.
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, BWI and DOV. 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 DCA to BHM

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 33 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 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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