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Flights to Birmingham, AL in 2024

Find the latest flights to Birmingham in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

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January

Average price

$502

Round-trip from

$215

One-way from

$120
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to Birmingham
One-way flight from New York to Birmingham (BHM)

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Wed 12/118:00 pmEWR - BHM
1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/181:45 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$215
Sat 12/145:45 amLGA - BHM
3 stops27h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/168:41 amBHM - LGA
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$255
Thu 12/57:00 amEWR - BHM
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Sat 12/71:30 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/20$258
Tue 12/177:15 amEWR - BHM
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/311:20 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$298
Wed 12/187:20 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/28:26 amBHM - LGA
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$357
Thu 12/266:20 amEWR - BHM
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/305:07 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$357
Wed 12/185:43 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/28:26 amBHM - JFK
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$357
Thu 12/56:04 pmEWR - BHM
2 stops14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/88:41 amBHM - EWR
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$369
Sun 12/156:30 pmSWF - BHM
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/191:45 pmBHM - SWF
3 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$384
Tue 12/317:25 amLGA - BHM
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/72:35 pmBHM - LGA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$408
Mon 12/99:15 amLGA - BHM
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/111:10 pmBHM - LGA
2 stops18h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$414
Tue 12/319:35 amLGA - BHM
2 stops14h 16mDelta
Wed 1/86:30 amBHM - LGA
2 stops10h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/19$419

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NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Sat 1/18

12:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 1/20

6:00 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$214

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 2/10

5:38 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$248

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/14

5:45 am-7:45 am

3 stops27h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 12/16

8:41 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$255

New YorkBirmingham

JFK - BHM

JFKBHM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

12:00 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

6:06 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$268

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

7:00 am-12:40 pm

3 stops30h 40m

Birmingham

Wed 1/8

1:45 pm-9:00 am

2 stops18h 15m

$272

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Tue 12/17

7:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 12/31

1:20 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$298

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 12/26

6:20 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 19m

Birmingham

Thu 1/2

8:26 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$338

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/18

7:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Birmingham

Thu 1/2

8:26 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$357

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 12/5

6:04 pm-7:45 am

2 stops14h 41m

Birmingham

Sun 12/8

8:41 am-11:05 am

2 stops25h 24m

$369

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/20

11:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Birmingham

Sat 2/22

5:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$381

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Birmingham in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Birmingham, Alabama flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Birmingham, Alabama flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Birmingham, Alabama. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Birmingham

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Birmingham including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights to Birmingham is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Birmingham?

On average, a flight from New York to Birmingham takes 10 hours 3 minutes. Flights to Birmingham from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Birmingham should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Birmingham?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Birmingham are American Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines to Birmingham by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Good
3,831 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Birmingham, AL climate

Regardless of when you visit Birmingham, you’ll be met with mild seasons that shy away from drastic changes in temperature. Winters (November to February) in Birmingham are rainy with chilly temperatures resting well above freezing at around 42 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Birmingham’s summers are hot and humid with temperatures rising as high as 89 degrees in the months of July and August. The transitional season of spring, though not nearly as damp as the winter months, experiences some precipitation and average temperatures of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Best Time to Fly to Birmingham, AL

Peak season

Flights to Birmingham fill up particularly in the summer months, when the sun is out and Central Alabama’s weather is on its best behavior. Birmingham gets busy during the winter holidays, as well: as a high-traffic time for most destinations, Birmingham, like many other major American cities, is subject to the hike in ticket prices and accommodations rates that last from the beginning of December through January. 

Off-peak Season:

Birmingham frees up in spring and fall, after the rush of the winter holidays dies down and before the heat of summer sets in. If you were able to find a cheap flight to Birmingham for a trip during the month of April, you’re in luck: The Birmingham International Festival has been taking place since 1951 and features food, entertainment and fun activities of a particular foreign country.

Getting around Birmingham, AL

You can get around Birmingham easily by taking a bus or public transportation. Spend some time on the ground and travel to and from Birmingham from several southern states by Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains.

Birmingham, AL Travel Information

  • If your springtime visit to Birmingham lands you in the middle of a rainstorm, don’t fret: There are plenty of museums and art galleries that’ll provide you with hours of indoor entertainment. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is a favorite with music fans visiting Birmingham for its occasional live performances and engaging exhibits. The Birmingham Museum of Art is also a local favorite for its impressive collection of Asian, Native American, African, contemporary and impressionist art. 
  • Birmingham is one of the most influential American cities when it comes to the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about the Civil Rights Movement by heading over to the 16th Street Baptist Church. The church was a rock for Birmingham’s black community and acted as a headquarters for various Civil Rights Meetings before it was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s. The church was rebuilt, and today visitors can pay their respects in downtown Birmingham. 
  • Looking to sample some local cuisine? The Peanut Depot on Morris Avenue features one of Birmingham’s favorite snacks. The Peanut Depot has been shelling out heaping portions of boiled, roasted, salted or Cajun-seasoned peanuts since 1907, and you can snag a whole pound of peanuts prepared to your liking.

Birmingham, AL airport overview

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is a key airport for central Alabama and serves more than three million passengers per year. The airport is situated just five miles (8km) from downtown Birmingham in Alabama.

The single terminal at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is divided into two concourses: B and C. Concourse C is the only one currently in use at the airport as the other is undergoing a revamp and modernisation project, which started in June 2011.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport generally serves domestic flights across the United States. Airlines offer flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from cities such as Miami, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and Charlotte, as well as many others.

The airport is the perfect gateway into America’s southwestern and southern states and Birmingham itself, and can be used as a base from which to explore Alabama and neighboring regions. With its friendly staff it is also a great introduction to southern hospitality.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham?

    For a flight to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 5 daily flights from New York. 2 airlines have flights from New York to Birmingham on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Birmingham if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Birmingham on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Birmingham?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Southwest is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Birmingham.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Birmingham?

    Birmingham is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Birmingham. One-way flights to Birmingham typically cost $29, while round-trip flights cost around $77.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Birmingham?

    A round-trip flight to Birmingham will typically cost around $138, however they can be found for as little as $77.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Birmingham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Birmingham, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).

  • Does Birmingham have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Birmingham can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Birmingham?

    Yes. Birmingham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport is the closest property to Birmingham (1.0 mi away from Birmingham).

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