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$91+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Birmingham, AL (RIC - BHM)

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RIC — BHM
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Birmingham are usually found in July or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Birmingham (BHM). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$402
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/116:30 amRIC - BHM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/177:30 amBHM - RIC
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/44:58 pmRIC - BHM
2 stops23h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/76:00 amBHM - RIC
2 stops37h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 10/16:00 amRIC - BHM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Mon 10/65:55 pmBHM - RIC
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/10$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 10/16:20 amRIC - BHM
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
Mon 10/66:45 amBHM - RIC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 5/10$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/116:30 amRIC - BHM
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/177:30 amBHM - RIC
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$397

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

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RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/11

6:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 49m

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

7:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$287

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

4:58 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Birmingham

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-8:46 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$291

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Birmingham

Mon 10/6

5:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$307

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/1

6:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 10/6

6:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$312

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/11

6:30 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

7:30 am-9:17 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$397

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

$91

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/3

6:12 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$129

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/24

4:59 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$144

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/25

9:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$149

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/26

4:58 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$173

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama, you should look to book at least 43 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 Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 RIC to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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, Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham, Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 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, Alabama, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 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 May 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Birmingham, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($287), Spirit Airlines ($291), and Delta ($307) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama. American Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama are Spirit Airlines ($91), American Airlines ($129), and Southwest ($144).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$271Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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