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$675+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX)

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX). 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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$753
(Delta)

One-way from

$735
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$741
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 9/296:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/21$675
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/102:00 pmORD - BHX
2 stops16h 15mAir Canada
Thu 9/255:55 amBHX - ORD
2 stops14h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$679
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:00 pmORD - BHX
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/251:00 pmBHX - ORD
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/78:25 pmORD - BHX
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:35 amBHX - ORD
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/102:00 pmORD - BHX
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Thu 9/256:00 amBHX - ORD
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/22$688
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/213:35 pmORD - BHX
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Mon 9/295:30 pmBHX - ORD
2 stops25h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/21$715
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/305:10 pmORD - BHX
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/138:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/22$735
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 9/79:30 amMDW - BHX
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Mon 9/296:00 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/21$743
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2011:45 pmORD - BHX
1 stop28h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/245:10 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$847
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:15 pmORD - BHX
1 stop11h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/307:10 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop29h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/21$921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/263:45 pmORD - BHX
1 stop9h 55mAer Lingus
Wed 4/308:10 amBHX - ORD
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/22$1,000
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/510:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/128:10 amBHX - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,004

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

2:20 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 9/29

6:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$675

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

2:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Birmingham

Thu 9/25

5:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$679

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

4:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Birmingham

Thu 9/25

1:00 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$682

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

8:25 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 9/29

8:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$687

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

2:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$688

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

3:35 pm-10:10 am

1 stop12h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 9/29

5:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$715

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

5:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop10h 20m

Birmingham

Wed 8/13

8:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$735

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

4:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Birmingham

Wed 8/13

8:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$739

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

3:02 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Birmingham

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-5:43 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$753

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

11:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 05m

Birmingham

Wed 9/24

5:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 30m

$847

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Deals found on 4/21

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Birmingham

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Chicago-Birmingham flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Birmingham flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Birmingham flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Birmingham flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Chicago-Birmingham flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 CHI to BHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 April 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Birmingham in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 1.6 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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 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 April 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
642 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,342 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Birmingham from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip?

    Currently priced at $753, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Birmingham and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $907 and $913, respectively. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Birmingham one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Birmingham are American Airlines ($735), Air Canada ($745), and Delta ($752).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Birmingham?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$605Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$614Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$616Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$670Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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