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$148+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BHM
May 9 — May 161
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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 April 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:45 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/1612:45 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:05 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 22m
Delta
Tue 6/23:59 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Deal found 4/8$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/511:40 am
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/1211:15 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 6/115:25 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 6/166:42 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 6/178:20 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Sat 6/205:25 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 6/89:25 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Thu 6/116:40 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/511:37 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 5/66:20 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7$365

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 April 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$295
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$384
From Columbus to Birmingham
One-way flight from Columbus to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 5/28

7:05 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 44m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

3:59 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$303

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Mon 6/8

5:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Birmingham

Thu 6/11

12:15 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$363

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 5/5

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 5/6

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$365

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sun 6/21

6:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop3h 21m

Birmingham

Fri 6/26

4:05 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$395
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 6/10

4:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$153

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 5/5

10:36 am-10:04 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$153

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-12:43 pm

2 stops7h 43m

$153

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 6/24

5:40 am-11:15 am

2 stops6h 35m

$153

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 5/6

10:36 am-10:04 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$153

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 6/16

5:40 am-11:15 am

2 stops6h 35m

$153

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $154). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus 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 April 9, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 $303, Delta can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from Columbus in 3h 44m. 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 44% 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 $124 and Southwest from $208 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $154). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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