American Airlines Flight 5561 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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American Airlines Flight 5561 Route Deals From $112

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $292 and $112 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$292 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $292 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$297 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $297 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$298 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 6 days 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 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$314 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $314 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$326 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $326 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$332 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $332 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$336 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 6 days 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 6 days ago
Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
BHM
Birmingham Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$336 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from Birmingham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $336 found 5 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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