American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34-35” seat pitch, enhancing comfort over standard economy.
American's Flagship Business offers 20” wide seats with 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and aisle access.
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1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | March |
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Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $399 |
Round-trip from | $108 |
One-way from | $53 |
Good round-trip deal | $120 or less |
Good one-way deal | $80 or less |
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Fri 9/1210:20 amEWR - BHM
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/1512:54 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$108
Fri 9/1910:20 amEWR - BHM
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/214:31 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$146
Fri 9/1210:20 amEWR - BHM
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/144:31 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$153
Thu 9/1110:05 amEWR - BHM
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/1512:54 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$156
Thu 9/256:10 amEWR - BHM
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Mon 9/2912:54 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$157
Fri 8/295:30 pmEWR - BHM
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Mon 9/17:49 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$158
Thu 8/2810:31 amEWR - BHM
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Fri 8/297:49 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$159
Sun 8/246:10 amEWR - BHM
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/297:49 pmBHM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$164
Fri 9/2610:20 amEWR - BHM
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/284:31 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$171
Wed 10/18:56 amLGA - BHM
Nonstop2h 38mDelta
Wed 10/86:01 amBHM - LGA
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 8/14$199
Fri 9/196:00 amLGA - BHM
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/278:46 amBHM - LGA
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$219
Thu 9/116:00 amLGA - BHM
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/184:31 pmBHM - LGA
1 stop5h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$223
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10:20 am-11:59 am
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Birmingham
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12:54 pm-4:28 pm
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$108
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EWR - BHM
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10:20 am-11:59 am
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12:54 pm-4:28 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
$108
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EWR - BHM
EWRBHM
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10:20 am-11:59 am
Nonstop2h 39m
Birmingham
Mon 9/29
12:54 pm-4:28 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
$108
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EWR - BHM
EWRBHM
Newark
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10:20 am-11:59 am
Nonstop2h 39m
Birmingham
Mon 9/22
12:54 pm-4:28 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
$108
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EWR - BHM
EWRBHM
Newark
Mon 9/8
10:20 am-11:59 am
Nonstop2h 39m
Birmingham
Mon 9/15
12:54 pm-4:28 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
$110
NewarkBirmingham
EWR - BHM
EWRBHM
Newark
Mon 9/15
10:20 am-11:59 am
Nonstop2h 39m
Birmingham
Thu 9/18
4:31 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$146
New YorkBirmingham
LGA - BHM
LGABHM
New York LaGuardia
Sat 9/13
3:00 pm-4:41 pm
Nonstop2h 41m
Birmingham
Sat 9/20
7:15 am-10:43 am
Nonstop2h 28m
$199
New YorkBirmingham
LGA - BHM
LGABHM
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Thu 9/25
9:10 pm-10:48 pm
Nonstop2h 38m
Birmingham
Mon 9/29
6:02 am-9:29 am
Nonstop2h 27m
$199
New YorkBirmingham
LGA - BHM
LGABHM
New York LaGuardia
Tue 9/23
8:56 am-10:34 am
Nonstop2h 38m
Birmingham
Sat 9/27
12:15 pm-3:47 pm
Nonstop2h 32m
$199
New YorkBirmingham
LGA - BHM
LGABHM
New York LaGuardia
Wed 9/24
8:56 am-10:34 am
Nonstop2h 38m
Birmingham
Tue 9/30
5:34 pm-9:13 pm
Nonstop2h 39m
$199
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Birmingham
When is the best time to book a flight to Birmingham?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.
The best time to book flights to Birmingham is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
How long is the flight to Birmingham?
On average, a flight from New York to Birmingham takes 4 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Birmingham from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Birmingham?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Birmingham should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Birmingham?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Birmingham are Delta, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Birmingham?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Birmingham are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines.
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 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 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, 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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
FAQs about flying to Birmingham
Birmingham, AL climate
Regardless of when you visit Birmingham, you’ll be met with mild seasons that shy away from drastic changes in temperature. Winters (November to February) in Birmingham are rainy with chilly temperatures resting well above freezing at around 42 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Birmingham’s summers are hot and humid with temperatures rising as high as 89 degrees in the months of July and August. The transitional season of spring, though not nearly as damp as the winter months, experiences some precipitation and average temperatures of 58 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best Time to Fly to Birmingham, AL
Peak season:
Flights to Birmingham fill up particularly in the summer months, when the sun is out and Central Alabama’s weather is on its best behavior. Birmingham gets busy during the winter holidays, as well: as a high-traffic time for most destinations, Birmingham, like many other major American cities, is subject to the hike in ticket prices and accommodations rates that last from the beginning of December through January.
Off-peak Season:
Birmingham frees up in spring and fall, after the rush of the winter holidays dies down and before the heat of summer sets in. If you were able to find a cheap flight to Birmingham for a trip during the month of April, you’re in luck: The Birmingham International Festival has been taking place since 1951 and features food, entertainment and fun activities of a particular foreign country.
Getting around Birmingham, AL
You can get around Birmingham easily by taking a bus or public transportation. Spend some time on the ground and travel to and from Birmingham from several southern states by Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains.
Birmingham, AL Travel Information- If your springtime visit to Birmingham lands you in the middle of a rainstorm, don’t fret: There are plenty of museums and art galleries that’ll provide you with hours of indoor entertainment. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is a favorite with music fans visiting Birmingham for its occasional live performances and engaging exhibits. The Birmingham Museum of Art is also a local favorite for its impressive collection of Asian, Native American, African, contemporary and impressionist art.
- Birmingham is one of the most influential American cities when it comes to the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about the Civil Rights Movement by heading over to the 16th Street Baptist Church. The church was a rock for Birmingham’s black community and acted as a headquarters for various Civil Rights Meetings before it was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s. The church was rebuilt, and today visitors can pay their respects in downtown Birmingham.
- Looking to sample some local cuisine? The Peanut Depot on Morris Avenue features one of Birmingham’s favorite snacks. The Peanut Depot has been shelling out heaping portions of boiled, roasted, salted or Cajun-seasoned peanuts since 1907, and you can snag a whole pound of peanuts prepared to your liking.
Birmingham, AL airport overview
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is a key airport for central Alabama and serves more than three million passengers per year. The airport is situated just five miles (8km) from downtown Birmingham in Alabama.
The single terminal at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is divided into two concourses: B and C. Concourse C is the only one currently in use at the airport as the other is undergoing a revamp and modernisation project, which started in June 2011.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport generally serves domestic flights across the United States. Airlines offer flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from cities such as Miami, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and Charlotte, as well as many others.
The airport is the perfect gateway into America’s southwestern and southern states and Birmingham itself, and can be used as a base from which to explore Alabama and neighboring regions. With its friendly staff it is also a great introduction to southern hospitality.
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