Cheap flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. from £261

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — WAS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£385

One-way from

£261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£595
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
8/10
  • 8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1007:25BHX - IAD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:00IAD - BHX
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£385
Fri 31/1013:50BHX - IAD
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:00IAD - BHX
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£386
Sun 16/1108:15BHX - IAD
1 stop16h 15mAer Lingus
Sun 23/1117:05IAD - BHX
1 stop10h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 15/9£459
Mon 17/1108:15BHX - IAD
1 stop16h 15mAer Lingus
Mon 24/1121:00IAD - BHX
1 stop9h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 15/9£486
Thu 18/905:55BHX - DCA
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1012:55DCA - BHX
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£493
Thu 30/1006:15BHX - IAD
1 stop14h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/1112:09IAD - BHX
2 stops15h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9£507
Fri 31/1006:15BHX - DCA
2 stops17h 17mDelta
Fri 7/1119:35DCA - BHX
2 stops14h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/9£508
Fri 31/1009:20BHX - IAD
2 stops17h 41mDelta
Fri 7/1118:50IAD - BHX
1 stop15h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/9£508
Thu 30/1006:15BHX - DCA
2 stops16h 44mDelta
Thu 6/1112:42DCA - BHX
2 stops14h 48mDelta
Deal found 15/9£512
Mon 17/1106:15BHX - IAD
2 stops17h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 24/1117:03IAD - BHX
2 stops14h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9£512
Thu 16/1019:10BHX - IAD
1 stop29h 49mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 29/1021:30IAD - BHX
1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£516
Thu 30/1006:00BHX - DCA
2 stops16h 59mAir France
Thu 6/1113:45DCA - BHX
2 stops14h 45mAir France
Deal found 15/9£534

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Birmingham

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Fri 31/10

13:50-20:30

1 stop10h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

21:00-12:45

1 stop10h 45m

£386

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Tue 27/1

19:10-17:15

1 stop27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

20:30-18:30

1 stop17h 00m

£406

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Fri 31/10

11:40-20:30

1 stop12h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

17:05-08:40

1 stop10h 35m

£496

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Fri 31/10

06:15-19:32

2 stops17h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/11

19:35-15:20

2 stops14h 45m

£508

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Mon 17/11

06:15-19:08

2 stops17h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/11

17:03-12:50

2 stops14h 47m

£512

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Thu 30/10

06:15-18:59

2 stops16h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/11

12:42-08:30

2 stops14h 48m

£512

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Tue 27/1

06:15-23:02

2 stops21h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

11:00-09:30

2 stops17h 30m

£514

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Thu 16/10

19:10-19:59

1 stop29h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/10

21:30-18:30

1 stop17h 00m

£516

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Sun 16/11

06:00-22:56

2 stops21h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/11

14:59-09:30

2 stops13h 31m

£534

BirminghamBaltimore

BHX - BWI

BHXBWI

Birmingham

Fri 31/10

06:15-22:09

2 stops19h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/11

18:22-15:20

2 stops15h 58m

£568

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £525.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 49m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

    Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Birmingham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Birmingham airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Birmingham (BHX) from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. can take about 12h 50m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £496. Airlines will cover a distance of 3591 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£419), Aer Lingus (£492), and KLM (£534) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Scandinavian Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£419Average£483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£492Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£534Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£566Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£575Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£628Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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