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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. from £282

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — WAS
9 Aug — 16 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 July 2026.

Fri 28/821:30
BHX
-
IAD
3 stops27h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:30
IAD
-
BHX
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£489
Thu 27/808:50
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/917:15
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£521
Wed 26/812:00
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/917:15
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£523
Fri 28/808:30
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/917:15
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£527
Thu 27/808:50
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:15
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£529
Tue 1/921:40
BHX
-
IAD
3 stops28h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/920:30
IAD
-
BHX
3 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£537
Thu 3/919:15
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 6/920:20
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/7£541
Tue 10/1119:10
BHX
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1120:30
IAD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7£542
Thu 16/708:10
BHX
-
IAD
2 stops16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/820:30
IAD
-
BHX
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£542
Tue 1/921:40
BHX
-
DCA
3 stops29h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/912:40
DCA
-
BHX
3 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£562
Fri 28/823:05
BHX
-
DCA
3 stops24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/809:40
DCA
-
BHX
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£590
Tue 1/905:55
BHX
-
DCA
2 stops16h 56m
Delta
Tue 15/915:05
DCA
-
BHX
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Deal found 9/7£604

Find 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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£282

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July

Cheapest in

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Average price

£767
28/8-31/8
  • 28/8-31/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 49h 04m total
  • Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 37m total
  • Birmingham to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Thu 3/9

19:15-17:00

1 stop26h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/9

19:15-18:35

2 stops42h 20m

£600

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Fri 28/8

23:05-19:15

3 stops25h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 31/8

06:00-15:55

3 stops28h 55m

£620

BirminghamBaltimore

BHX - BWI

BHXBWI

Birmingham

Fri 2/10

13:25-22:31

2 stops14h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 21/10

13:55-08:35

2 stops13h 40m

£630

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - IAD

BHXIAD

Birmingham

Tue 10/11

09:25-15:45

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/11

12:30-09:45

2 stops16h 15m

£630

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Tue 29/9

05:55-16:32

2 stops15h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/10

11:55-09:30

2 stops16h 35m

£634

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Mon 9/11

06:00-16:31

2 stops15h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/11

13:30-09:45

2 stops15h 15m

£634

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Tue 29/9

13:25-22:59

2 stops14h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/10

17:15-13:40

2 stops15h 25m

£634

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Wed 11/11

06:00-17:30

2 stops16h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/11

13:30-09:45

2 stops15h 15m

£634

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Mon 28/9

13:25-22:03

2 stops13h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 21/10

13:20-09:30

2 stops15h 10m

£634

BirminghamWashington, D.C.

BHX - DCA

BHXDCA

Birmingham

Tue 29/9

05:55-16:32

2 stops15h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 22/10

11:55-09:30

2 stops16h 35m

£634

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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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (average of £272). Flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of £643). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.?

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 79% 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 £455.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 18m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

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

Booking 38 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.

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 10 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,654 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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 5 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 11h 20m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £630. 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, Virgin Atlantic (£414), Scandinavian Airlines (£426), and British Airways (£496) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Washington, D.C.. Virgin Atlantic is 33% 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.?

    The most popular flight routes from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. are Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Birmingham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Birmingham - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. (average of £272). Flying from Birmingham to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of £643). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£414Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£426Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£496Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£499Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£548Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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