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$51+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BHM - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in July or August, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$51
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$627

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$351 or less
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Detroit
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/319:33 amBHM - DTW
2 stops26h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/28:48 pmDTW - BHM
1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$131
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/265:40 amBHM - DTW
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/276:30 amDTW - BHM
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/116:15 amBHM - DTW
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Sun 6/158:35 amDTW - BHM
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 6/144:05 pmBHM - DTW
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/176:30 amDTW - BHM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/193:30 pmBHM - DTW
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/267:15 amDTW - BHM
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$500

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BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Mon 3/31

9:33 am-12:35 pm

2 stops26h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

8:48 pm-8:38 am

1 stop12h 50m

$131

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Fri 5/2

2:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

7:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$277

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Mon 3/31

5:48 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$312

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Wed 6/11

6:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

8:35 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$319

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Wed 3/19

3:30 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/26

7:15 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$500

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

9:33 am-7:43 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$51

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Fri 4/11

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 01m

$84

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Tue 5/20

6:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$134

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

5:38 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$199

BirminghamDetroit

BHM - DTW

BHMDTW

Birmingham

Sat 3/22

2:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$264

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Detroit in February.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Birmingham to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Detroit. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 BHM to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Birmingham to Detroit?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Birmingham, then you need to book flights from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. There is 1 flight from Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Birmingham are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 02m is how long a nonstop flight from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($51), American Airlines ($84), and Southwest ($134).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Korean Air (100%), Endeavor Airlines (100%) and WestJet (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $575, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $177. The most popular route (Birmingham - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $129.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Detroit 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapest$386Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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