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$84+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Houston

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — HOU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Houston are usually found in August or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HO1). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$417
From Birmingham to Houston
One-way flight from Birmingham to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/168:57 amBHM - IAH
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/208:24 pmIAH - BHM
1 stop11h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/133:55 pmBHM - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sat 5/1710:55 amHOU - BHM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/311:00 amBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/52:20 pmIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/35:04 pmBHM - IAH
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/54:33 pmIAH - BHM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/3011:00 amBHM - IAH
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sat 8/91:15 pmIAH - BHM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/26$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/95:15 amBHM - HOU
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Sat 5/176:42 pmHOU - BHM
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/27$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/117:11 amBHM - HOU
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/145:00 amHOU - BHM
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$373

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Houston that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Wed 4/16

8:57 am-11:28 pm

1 stop14h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/20

8:24 pm-8:02 am

1 stop11h 38m

$195

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

3:55 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/17

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$288

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Sat 5/3

11:00 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

2:20 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$288

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Sat 5/3

5:04 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

4:33 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$308

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Wed 7/30

11:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/9

1:15 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$309

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 5/9

5:15 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 18m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/17

6:42 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$328

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Thu 9/11

7:11 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/14

5:00 am-8:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

$373

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Tue 4/29

8:57 am-10:05 am

1 stop25h 08m

$84

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Thu 4/17

12:30 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$144

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Mon 5/19

8:30 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$144

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United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Early Bird check-in provides priority boarding by checking you in 36 hours before departure.

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Houston

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston, 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 12% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 23, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Houston flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Birmingham to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Houston. 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 from for flights from Birmingham to Houston?

    If you book a flight to Houston from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham. There is 1 flight from Birmingham to Houston per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $195 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $288 and $288 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $84 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $144 and $144, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston? While on average our users pay $338, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Birmingham - Houston Hobby), is priced around $217.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Birmingham to Houston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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