Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines flies nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 653-mile flight takes about 2h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 653 mi · 1,051 km
- Flight time
- 2h 6m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying BHM to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 18 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 44,839 | 2h 6m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 4,108 | 2h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BHM to DCA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:17pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5561American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 9:22am | 30 | 87% |
| AA 5332American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:26am | 1:44pm | 23 | 71% |
| AA 5080American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:32am | 1:44pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 5147American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:17pm | 8:39pm | 23 | 65% |
Is BHM to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 1,040 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,040 | 75% | 31 min | 5.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 66 | 88% | |
| 6am to 7am | 285 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 330 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 28 | 54% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 38 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 254 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 29 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 83 | 3,832 | |
| September 2025 | 85 | 4,217 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 4,722 | |
| November 2025 | 87 | 4,156 | |
| December 2025 | 86 | 4,357 | |
| January 2026 | 78 | 3,131 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 3,393 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 4,392 | |
| April 2026 | 83 | 4,172 | |
| May 2026 | 87 | 4,565 | |
| June 2026 | 76 | 3,786 | |
| July 2026 | 79 | 4,224 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.