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$296+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, AL (DSM - BHM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham (BHM). 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 December 24, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$296
(Delta)

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Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 24, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:30 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Sat 1/45:21 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/23$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:39 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/75:04 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$531
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:30 amDSM - BHM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Fri 1/108:40 amBHM - DSM
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$556
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:11 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/44:50 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$562

Find flights from Des Moines to Birmingham within your budget

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Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 1/21

5:33 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 02m

Birmingham

Wed 1/29

5:28 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 17m

$296

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

5:39 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Birmingham

Wed 1/8

10:43 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$316

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

11:35 am-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Birmingham

Tue 1/28

11:00 am-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$376

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

1:33 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops23h 07m

Birmingham

Wed 1/8

1:45 pm-10:56 pm

3 stops33h 11m

$428

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/4

5:30 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 1/7

8:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$467

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Deals found on 12/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Birmingham

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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.

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, Alabama 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, Alabama 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, Alabama, 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 December 24, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Currently priced at $296, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $316 and $376, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 Des Moines to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Birmingham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$271Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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