Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM) flights

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM) 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 Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM): 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 DCA to BHM 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to BHM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DCA to BHM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DCA to BHM with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Columbia (CAE)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Tallahassee (TLH)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Baton Rouge (BTR)United Airlines the whole way



DCA to BHM: common questions
How many miles does DCA to BHM 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 DCA to BHM?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM).
How far is Washington from Birmingham by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Birmingham (BHM) 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 DCA to BHM 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 Washington and Birmingham?
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.









