Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your IAD to BHM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and BHM:
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Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is $164. A round-trip ticket right now is $344. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to BHM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAD to BHM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Reserve a hotel close to BHM if you're on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Birmingham Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Birmingham in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Birmingham Airport for July if you want to explore Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BHM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 354 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Next up? Set out for New South Memphis. It's roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham and boasts highlights like Big River Crossing.