American Airlines Flight AA5561 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $298 and $110 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$298 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $298 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$336 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $336 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$340 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $340 found 10 hours ago
Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$345 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$345
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $345 found 1 day ago
Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$351 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $351 found 12 hours ago
Sun, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 10
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$352 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 7 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $352 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$364 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Sep 14, priced at $364 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA5561 take?
Flight number AA5561 takes roughly 1 hour and 59 minutes to jet directly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham, AL Airport (BHM-Birmingham Intl.). We all know there's magic in the destination, but half the fun is in the journey!
How often is AA5561 on time?
If you're heading off with American Airlines flight number AA5561, contemplate keeping a book or tablet handy — 73% of these services touch down according to scheduled times. If your service encounters a delay, the usual wait is approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes. This route has a star rating of 0.35.
What terminal does AA5561 fly out of?
You'll likely be departing from Terminal C if you're flying on AA5561 direct from DCA to Birmingham, AL Airport (BHM-Birmingham Intl.).
What kind of plane is on flight number AA5561?
The Bombardier CRJ700 is the aircraft that's generally used for flight number AA5561. Typically, this flight heads off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and lands at BHM.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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