American Airlines Flight 5561 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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American Airlines Flight 5561 Route Deals From $167

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $259 and $167 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$259 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $259 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $261 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$307 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $307 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 1
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$313 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $313 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$340 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $340 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$367 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $367 found 10 hours 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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