Flights from Washington to Birmingham
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 5h 56m
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 659 mi (1,060 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
5h 56m
with the connection
Via New York
7h 15m
with the connection
Washington to New York
flight 1h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Birmingham: LaGuardia.
New York to Birmingham
flight 2h 52m
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Washington to cities closest to Birmingham
Washington to Atlanta
Atlanta: 140 mi (226 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 1m
from $21
Washington to Nashville
Nashville: 183 mi (294 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 10m
from $97
Washington to Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach: 209 mi (337 km) from Birmingham, flight 1h 35m
Washington to Pensacola
Pensacola: 216 mi (347 km) from Birmingham, flight 1h 44m
from $175
Washington to Memphis
Memphis: 216 mi (348 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 38m
Washington to Knoxville
Knoxville: 235 mi (379 km) from Birmingham, flight 1h 49m
from $83
To Birmingham from cities closest to Washington
New York to Birmingham
New York: 204 mi (328 km) from Washington, flight 2h 52m
Atlanta to Birmingham
Atlanta: 542 mi (872 km) from Washington, flight 55m
Miami to Birmingham
Miami: 926 mi (1,490 km) from Washington, flight 2h 12m
Denver to Birmingham
Denver: 1,489 mi (2,396 km) from Washington, flight 2h 36m
from $331
Seattle to Birmingham
Seattle: 2,322 mi (3,737 km) from Washington, flight 7h 40m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Birmingham?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Washington to Birmingham?
Via Atlanta: 2h 1m to the connection, 55m after it, about 5h 56m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Washington and Birmingham?
Atlanta (5h 56m total) and New York (7h 15m total).
How far is Birmingham from Washington?
659 mi (1,060 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.