Washington, D.C.

$49+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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BHM — WAS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$73
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$465

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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From Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:31 pmATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/196:20 amBWI - ATL
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$73
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:29 amATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Wed 4/304:11 pmBWI - ATL
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$74
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Tue 4/2912:36 pmATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$77
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Thu 4/1710:49 pmATL - BWI
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/185:55 amBWI - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$80
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Wed 5/146:50 pmATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Wed 5/216:00 amDCA - ATL
Nonstop1h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/30$157
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Wed 4/307:25 amATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mDelta
Wed 4/301:39 pmIAD - ATL
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/30$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:28 pmATL - DCA
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Tue 5/66:00 pmDCA - ATL
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$158
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Thu 5/86:00 amPNS - BWI
1 stop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1012:51 pmBWI - PNS
1 stop5h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$161
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Tue 4/2910:55 amATL - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/66:10 amDCA - ATL
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$187
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Wed 5/149:08 amATL - DCA
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/217:30 amDCA - ATL
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$219
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Sat 5/179:25 amATL - IAD
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/175:35 pmIAD - ATL
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$227
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Sun 5/44:28 pmPNS - DCA
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Sat 5/101:00 pmDCA - PNS
1 stop27h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$260

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/16

10:31 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

6:20 am-8:11 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$73

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/30

10:29 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

4:11 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$74

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - IAD

ATLIAD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

12:36 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

11:47 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$77

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/17

10:49 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/18

5:55 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$80

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/14

6:50 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$157

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - IAD

ATLIAD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/30

7:25 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

1:39 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

9:28 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

6:00 pm-5:12 am

1 stop11h 12m

$158

PensacolaBaltimore

PNS - BWI

PNSBWI

Pensacola

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

12:51 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$161

AtlantaWashington, D.C.

ATL - DCA

ATLDCA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/3

9:00 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/18

8:55 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$182

AtlantaBaltimore

ATL - BWI

ATLBWI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/24

6:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/27

8:05 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$201

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Alabama to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 AL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama 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 March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Alabama to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Alabama to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from USAL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Alabama to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Alabama to Washington, D.C. flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $52 and Delta from $79 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. is generally $392, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $131. When looking at the most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $101 for that flight.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama 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 Alabama to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Alabama to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Alabama to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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