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$129+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BHM
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 7/257:50 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/56:00 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/317:00 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 9/912:10 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 8/317:49 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 9/91:35 pm
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/283:40 pm
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Tue 8/47:50 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/18:40 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/88:10 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/229:00 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Sat 10/243:40 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/174:25 pm
CMH
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BHM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Mon 9/215:00 pm
BHM
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CMH
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/1$319

Find flight deals from Columbus to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 July 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$285
(Southwest)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$374
From Columbus to Birmingham
One-way flight from Columbus to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 8/4

7:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$290

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Mon 8/31

7:49 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$293

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 8/1

8:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Birmingham

Sat 8/8

8:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$299
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 10/6

6:01 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Birmingham

Wed 10/7

6:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$355
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 7/25

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$143
Quickest one-way

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$143

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 7/30

5:44 pm-7:03 am

2 stops14h 19m

$145

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sun 7/26

5:44 pm-11:39 am

2 stops18h 55m

$148

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 7/28

2:43 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$152

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 7/25

1:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$183

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $122). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in October is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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.

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 July 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Columbus 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Most people fly into Birmingham (BHM) if they book a flight to Birmingham from Columbus. On average, Birmingham has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Birmingham is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama?

    For as low as $293, Southwest can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from Columbus in 4h 46m. The distance between Columbus and Birmingham, Alabama is about 493 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $196, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $98 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $128 and Southwest from $197 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $122). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in October is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 Columbus to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$190Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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