Cheap flights from Birmingham

Popular airlines with direct flights from Birmingham

  • Southwest
    Fly from Birmingham (BHM)
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
  • American
    Fly from Birmingham (BHM)
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 3 min +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 32 min +
    • Miami
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 59 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 8 min +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 18 min +
  • Delta
    Fly from Birmingham (BHM)
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Detroit
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 2 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 31 min +
  • Spirit
    Fly from Birmingham (BHM)
    • Fort Lauderdale
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 53 min +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Fri
      2 hr 23 min +
    • Detroit
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      2 hr 7 min +
  • United
    Fly from Birmingham (BHM)
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 58 min +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 16 min +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 19 min +

Popular airports near Birmingham

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
    BirminghamUnited States11 min4 mi
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
    AtlantaUnited States2 hr 22 min137 mi
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    NashvilleUnited States2 hr 53 min180 mi
  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    HuntsvilleUnited States1 hr 27 min77 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Birmingham really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Birmingham.

In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly to 10 cities. Southwest flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Other popular airlines flying from Birmingham are American, Delta, Spirit, United.
  • American flies directly to 6 cities. American flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
  • Delta flies directly to 3 cities. Delta flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
  • Spirit flies directly to 3 cities. Spirit flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
  • United flies directly to 3 cities. United flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
  • Southwest offers direct flights from Birmingham to 10 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Orlando and Tampa.
  • American offers direct flights from Birmingham to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Charlotte, Miami, Washington and Chicago.
  • Delta offers direct flights from Birmingham to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Atlanta, Detroit and New York.
  • Spirit offers direct flights from Birmingham to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Detroit.
  • United offers direct flights from Birmingham to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Houston, Denver and Chicago.
Some popular flight destinations from Birmingham are New York, Washington, Chicago, Houston, Dallas and St. Louis. To find more cheap flights to other destinations, use the Explore tool by interacting with the map above.
Birmingham is served by only one major airport: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, 4 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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