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$146+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BHM
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 12, 2026.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1010:05 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 6/302:51 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 9/248:00 am
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 9/2812:01 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 5/309:08 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 6/16:14 am
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$345
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:40 am
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 6/105:33 pm
BHM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$347
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.
Tue 6/911:59 am
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 6/166:14 am
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/19:30 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 6/27:22 am
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$351
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:35 am
ORD
-
BHM
1 stop4h 36m
Delta
Tue 6/166:46 pm
BHM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$357
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:40 am
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 6/25:02 am
BHM
-
ORD
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$361
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 6/1010:05 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 6/132:51 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$363

Find 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 May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

9:30 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

7:22 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$351

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

6:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 36m

Birmingham

Tue 6/16

6:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$357

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

5:30 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 41m

Birmingham

Wed 6/17

5:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$371

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

3:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

11:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$376

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

7:07 am-11:04 am

1 stop3h 57m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

5:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$383

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

5:28 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 27m

Birmingham

Thu 8/6

2:08 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$385

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

11:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Birmingham

Sun 9/27

7:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$419

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

5:58 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Birmingham

Thu 6/4

5:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$422

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

9:45 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Birmingham

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$422

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

1:35 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

6:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$428

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

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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?

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $298). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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 May 12, 2026.

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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

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, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 15 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama can take about 2h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $351. Airlines will cover a distance of 585 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $252 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $295. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (80%), United Airlines (78%), Alaska Airlines (71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $405 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama. The cheapest flight overall is $122 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham) is currently priced at $363.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $298). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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