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$85+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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ORD — BHM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$85
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/185:00 amORD - BHM
1 stop10h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/254:09 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/155:00 amMLI - BHM
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/222:45 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/124:25 pmPIA - BHM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/168:26 amBHM - PIA
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/75:37 pmSTL - BHM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:05 amBHM - STL
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/55:05 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Sun 2/99:19 amBHM - MLI
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/21$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/1312:52 pmSTL - BHM
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sun 2/166:30 amBHM - STL
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/21$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 4/145:35 amSTL - BHM
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Sat 4/1910:50 amBHM - STL
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/119:40 amORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/186:18 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/184:55 pmMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Tue 2/253:15 pmBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/115:45 amORD - BHM
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 2/189:19 amBHM - ORD
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/21$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/411:51 amEVV - BHM
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sat 2/86:30 amBHM - EVV
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/185:05 pmMDW - BHM
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Tue 2/256:30 amBHM - MDW
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/20$310

Find flights from Illinois to Birmingham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Birmingham 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:10 am-3:14 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

9:36 am-4:27 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$173

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/15

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Birmingham

Sat 2/22

2:45 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$199

PeoriaBirmingham

PIA - BHM

PIABHM

Greater Peoria

Wed 2/12

4:25 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Birmingham

Sun 2/16

8:26 am-3:53 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$224

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:37 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Birmingham

Wed 3/12

5:05 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 33m

$232

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/5

5:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Birmingham

Sun 2/9

9:19 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$238

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/13

12:52 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Birmingham

Sun 2/16

6:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 16m

$248

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/14

5:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Birmingham

Sat 4/19

10:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$267

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

9:40 am-11:46 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Birmingham

Tue 2/18

6:18 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$279

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/18

4:55 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 2/25

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$290

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

10:25 am-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Birmingham

Mon 3/24

4:13 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Birmingham

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Illinois 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Birmingham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to BHM are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines from Illinois to Birmingham. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Birmingham.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $139 and $140, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham, Chicago Midway - Birmingham or Lambert-St Louis - Birmingham when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Aer Lingus (100%) or Alaska Airlines (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama? While on average our users pay $292, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), is priced around $158.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Birmingham?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Illinois 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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