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$63+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alabama

ORD — BHM
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alabama

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Alabama

Mon 12/1410:13 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Fri 12/185:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 11/9$93
Fri 12/410:13 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Mon 12/712:47 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 11/6$100
Mon 11/234:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Wed 11/255:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 11/6$112
Mon 11/165:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Mon 11/236:39 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 11/9$116
Mon 11/95:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Fri 11/134:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Deal found 11/4$135
Fri 12/183:14 pm -
Nonstop1h 44m
Mon 12/215:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 11/6$173
Fri 12/1110:13 am -
Nonstop1h 44m
Fri 12/185:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 11/8$181
Mon 12/76:07 am -
1 stop12h 48m
Mon 12/147:37 pm -
2 stops26h 23m
Deal found 11/6$227
Mon 12/79:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Wed 12/161:08 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Deal found 11/4$237
Thu 12/36:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 12/73:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 11/4$237
Tue 12/88:00 am -
Nonstop1h 58m
Sat 12/125:57 am -
Nonstop2h 33m
Deal found 11/8$241
Thu 11/196:00 am -
2 stops31h 11m
Mon 11/2312:25 pm -
1 stop11h 09m
Deal found 11/4$245

Find flight deals from Illinois to Alabama

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Super.com)

One-way from

$63
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
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From Illinois to Alabama
One-way flight from Illinois to Alabama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Alabama.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Alabama.

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BellevilleGulf Shores

BLV Belleville - GUF Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

BLVGUF

Belleville

Wed 12/23

3:12 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$63

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW Chicago Midway - BHM Birmingham

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/5

7:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

BellevilleGulf Shores

BLV Belleville - GUF Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

BLVGUF

Belleville

Mon 11/23

4:04 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

Wed 11/25

5:55 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$119

BellevilleGulf Shores

BLV Belleville - GUF Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

BLVGUF

Belleville

Fri 12/4

10:13 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Gulf Shores Jack Edwards

Mon 12/7

12:47 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$123

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BHM Birmingham

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/17

6:49 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 59m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BHM Birmingham

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

2:41 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW Chicago Midway - BHM Birmingham

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/17

1:41 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BHM Birmingham

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

10:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BHM Birmingham

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

10:36 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BHM Birmingham

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

3:56 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alabama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alabama from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Alabama

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alabama (average of $325). Flying from Illinois to Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 AL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Alabama at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Alabama

The most flights from USIL to USAL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Alabama?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Alabama flights typically cost between $401 and $700 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on American Airlines (Dec 7-Dec 16).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Alabama?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Illinois to Alabama, you should look to book at least 71 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 day to fly from Illinois to Alabama?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Alabama flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Illinois to Alabama. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Alabama?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Illinois to Alabama in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Illinois and Alabama is about 586 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $43. American Airlines flights start at $125 while deals on Southwest start at $128 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alabama (average of $325). Flying from Illinois to Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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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Alternative routes for Illinois to Alabama

Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Alabama

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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