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Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHM) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) from $209

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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Users have found that flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 77% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $438 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $459.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Birmingham, Alabama. Prices for February average $384 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $189. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to JFK?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
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Tue 7/96:12 amBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/136:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$308
Wed 7/105:42 amBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$327
Wed 7/1010:39 amBHM - JFK
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/278:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$343
Thu 7/112:33 pmBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/147:59 amJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$346
Tue 7/911:31 amBHM - JFK
2 stops6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/136:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$348
Sat 6/222:41 pmBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/162:50 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$359
Wed 7/35:37 amBHM - JFK
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1011:29 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$364
Wed 7/105:42 amBHM - JFK
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$367
Tue 7/29:00 amBHM - JFK
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Mon 7/85:59 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$378

Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and John F Kennedy Intl in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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Tue 8/135:04 pmBHM - JFK
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/242:50 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$308
Wed 8/75:25 amBHM - JFK
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Wed 9/42:52 pmJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/6$313
Wed 7/105:42 amBHM - JFK
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Sun 7/146:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$327
Wed 7/1010:39 amBHM - JFK
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/278:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$343
Thu 7/112:33 pmBHM - JFK
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Sun 7/147:59 amJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/5$346
Tue 7/911:31 amBHM - JFK
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Sat 7/136:00 amJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/5$348
Sat 6/222:41 pmBHM - JFK
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Tue 7/162:50 pmJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/6$359
Thu 10/176:18 amBHM - JFK
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Mon 10/213:25 pmJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/6$362
Wed 7/35:37 amBHM - JFK
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Wed 7/1011:29 amJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$364

Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl flights leaving soon

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Wed 6/125:37 amBHM - JFK
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Sat 6/152:50 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$399
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Deal found 6/5$410
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Deal found 6/5$466
Sun 6/1611:28 amBHM - JFK
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Sun 6/307:58 amJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$528
Sun 6/165:37 amBHM - JFK
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Sun 6/306:00 amJFK - BHM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$533
Fri 6/145:37 amBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:58 amJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$549
Thu 6/135:37 amBHM - JFK
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Sat 6/222:50 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$571
Thu 6/135:37 amBHM - JFK
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Sat 6/222:50 pmJFK - BHM
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Deal found 6/5$607
Wed 6/122:41 pmBHM - JFK
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Thu 6/1310:59 amJFK - BHM
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$641

One-way flights to John F Kennedy Intl from Birmingham

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If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Birmingham to New York, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Birmingham to New York instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 10/2210:23 amBHM - JFK
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$209
Mon 9/3010:21 amBHM - JFK
1 stop10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$219
Sat 7/610:39 amBHM - JFK
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$239
Wed 7/105:42 amBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$258
Wed 7/105:42 amBHM - JFK
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$263
Mon 9/305:41 amBHM - JFK
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$283
Sun 10/276:25 amBHM - JFK
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$288
Mon 9/3010:21 amBHM - JFK
1 stop27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$289
Fri 7/59:00 amBHM - JFK
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$293

Find flights from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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BHM - JFK

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Tue 8/13

1 stop4h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop4h 47m

$308

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BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Wed 8/7

2 stops7h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/4

1 stop7h 13m

$313

BirminghamNew York John F Kennedy Intl

BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Wed 7/10

1 stop6h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop6h 01m

$327

BirminghamNew York John F Kennedy Intl

BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop7h 03m

$343

BirminghamNew York John F Kennedy Intl

BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Fri 7/19

1 stop6h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/21

1 stop7h 04m

$346

BirminghamNew York John F Kennedy Intl

BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Tue 7/9

2 stops6h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop6h 01m

$348

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BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Sat 6/22

1 stop6h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/16

1 stop4h 48m

$359

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BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Sat 11/23

1 stop4h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/30

1 stop5h 09m

$602

BirminghamNew York John F Kennedy Intl

BHM - JFK

BHMJFK

Birmingham

Tue 7/16

2 stops24h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/20

2 stops19h 06m

$1,043

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl

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Temperature and rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

33.8 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Birmingham to New York, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,856 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,287 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Birmingham. Booking flights from Birmingham (BHM) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $308, but on average you can expect to pay $370.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $400?

    There are currently 12+ open flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $308. American Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does BHM to JFK mean?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $237). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $354). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to John F Kennedy Intl

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American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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