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

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Dulles to Birmingham
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 637 mi 1h 20m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

IAD–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 53% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CRW ~3h 13m TEB ~3h 19m ISM ~3h 23m NEW ~3h 28m HPN ~3h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,639
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
IAD → BHM
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
70%
Return
BHM → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric IAD→BHM DCA→BHM BWI→BHM
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 40 12
Flight time 1h 20m 2h 14m 2h
Departure OTP 53% – –
Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
637 mi / 1,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance637 mi / 1,025 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 637 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to BHM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, TEB, ISM, NEW, HPN, PDK, PNS, BWI, MEM, BTR, TYS, CAK, CMH, UGN, PBI, DCA, SUA, MDW, FCM, FLL, SSI, MSY, APF, MKC, STL, HOU, DAL, BCT, ICT, ELP, GUA, SAL, SLC, PVR, MIA, ATL, BNA, LAX, PHL, MCO, DTW, ORD, CLT, LGA, IAH, DFW, TPA, DEN, PHX, SAV, PWA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and BWI. 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 IAD to BHM

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to BHM ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 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 Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).