Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM) flights
PSA Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 653-mile flight takes about 2h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 653 mi · 1,051 km
- Flight time
- 2h 10m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DCA to BHM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 18 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 47,087 | 2h 10m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 3,676 | 2h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to BHM flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:36am and the last at 9:15pm. 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 5332American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:36am | 9:56am | 23 | 80% |
| AA 5080American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:49am | 10:02am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 5226American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:48pm | 4:03pm | 27 | 65% |
| AA 5643American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:13pm | 4 | 55% |
| AA 5463American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 9:15pm | 10:30pm | 23 | 60% |
Is DCA to BHM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,043 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (81%), those around 2pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,043 | 69% | 26 min | 5.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 295 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 64 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 81 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 264 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 98 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 141 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 88 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 85 | 3,884 | |
| September 2025 | 85 | 4,211 | |
| October 2025 | 92 | 4,838 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 4,398 | |
| December 2025 | 86 | 4,544 | |
| January 2026 | 76 | 3,344 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 3,705 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 4,475 | |
| April 2026 | 83 | 4,343 | |
| May 2026 | 87 | 4,267 | |
| June 2026 | 76 | 4,215 | |
| July 2026 | 81 | 4,651 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.