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$128+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BHM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/142:25 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 2/187:27 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/157:09 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 2/179:42 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/197:25 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:35 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 4/129:15 am
CMH
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BHM
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/153:40 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/287:15 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 41m
Delta
Tue 6/212:15 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/124:05 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sat 3/145:30 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$343

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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$315
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$330
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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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Columbus

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

7:27 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$315

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 4/9

6:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Birmingham

Tue 4/14

5:55 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$320

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 2/19

7:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Birmingham

Thu 2/26

6:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$331

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sun 5/17

7:15 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 41m

Birmingham

Tue 5/19

6:25 am-11:36 am

1 stop4h 11m

$332

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sun 4/12

9:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Birmingham

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$332

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 6/11

1:00 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Birmingham

Tue 6/16

6:35 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$335

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 6/11

8:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Birmingham

Tue 6/16

7:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$335

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 5/28

4:47 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Birmingham

Tue 6/2

6:35 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$335

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sat 2/14

9:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$128

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 2/17

11:12 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $143). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 3 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 $315, United Airlines can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from Columbus in 4h 31m. 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.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. American Airlines is currently priced 45% 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 Southwest from $108 and Delta from $124 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 $143). Flying from Columbus to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 Columbus to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$271Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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