United States · 652 miles (1,050 km)

Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 652 miles (1,050 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Knoxville, Atlanta and Charlotte and more.

How many miles BHM to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from BHM to DCA

Book BHM to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BHM to DCA with one stop

17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tallahassee (TLH)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baton Rouge (BTR)United Airlines the whole way
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See all 17 in Routes

BHM to DCA: common questions

How many miles does BHM to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BHM to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Birmingham from Washington by plane?

Birmingham (BHM) and Washington (DCA) are 652 miles (1,050 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BHM to DCA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Birmingham and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Knoxville (TYS), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Columbia (CAE). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.