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$79+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BHM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham are usually found in August or November, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:20 amORD - BHM
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/254:48 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:50 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/67:30 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/111:30 pmORD - BHM
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/156:00 amBHM - ORD
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/185:55 pmORD - BHM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Mon 10/207:40 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/10$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/19:28 pmORD - BHM
1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/84:58 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$223
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Wed 7/3010:00 amORD - BHM
3 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/32:17 pmBHM - ORD
2 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$362

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham that are best for you.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

8:20 am-10:18 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Birmingham

Mon 8/25

4:48 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$157

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:50 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Birmingham

Sat 9/6

7:30 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$178

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

1:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$182

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:55 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Birmingham

Mon 10/20

7:40 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$208

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

9:28 pm-10:43 am

1 stop13h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 7/8

4:58 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 57m

$223

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

10:00 am-3:42 pm

3 stops29h 42m

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

2:17 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$362

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

7:45 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$79

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$89

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

5:35 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 21m

$99

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

9:28 pm-10:43 am

1 stop13h 15m

$104

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is 28 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to BHM are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Birmingham to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham. 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 into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Birmingham from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham. There are 12 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $157 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $178 and $198 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $99, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama on time: Emirates (82%), Envoy Air (79%), GoJet (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    On average you can expect to pay $382 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama. The cheapest flight overall is $151 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham) is currently priced at $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$214Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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