How long is the flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in about 5h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 26m. The distance between Des Moines and Birmingham, Alabama is about 667 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

Currently priced at $236, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $271. Users have found that Delta is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BHM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 12/292:07 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/3112:52 pmBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$657

Best flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
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Wed 2/45:16 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Sat 2/76:20 amBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$297

Wed 2/48:00 amDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/79:10 amBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$297

Wed 2/41:16 pmDSM - BHM

2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/78:44 amBHM - DSM

2 stops7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$307

Sat 1/177:50 amDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/209:10 amBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$325

Thu 2/121:39 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/178:00 amBHM - DSM

2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$337

Sat 2/148:00 amDSM - BHM

1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/177:27 amBHM - DSM

1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$346

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Fri 1/23:14 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:30 amBHM - DSM

1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$557

Fri 1/22:07 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:00 amBHM - DSM

2 stops6h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$562

Fri 1/94:00 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1310:56 amBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$447

Sat 1/177:50 amDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/209:10 amBHM - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$325

One-way flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
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Sat 1/175:35 amDSM - BHM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$128

Sat 1/171:16 pmDSM - BHM

2 stops7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$133

Wed 1/2811:26 amDSM - BHM

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$149

Wed 1/288:00 amDSM - BHM

2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$154

Mon 1/195:16 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$161

Thu 1/227:00 amDSM - BHM

2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$166

Thu 1/18:00 amDSM - BHM

2 stops8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$168

Thu 2/195:20 amDSM - BHM

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$171

Mon 5/48:00 amDSM - BHM

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$184

Sun 1/181:55 pmDSM - BHM

2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$185

Tue 4/78:04 amDSM - BHM

2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$189

Fri 1/165:16 pmDSM - BHM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$194

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Round-trip from	$297 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$128 (Delta)
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Average price	$662

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DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

5:16 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Birmingham

Sat 2/7

6:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$297

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DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Birmingham

Sat 2/7

9:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$297

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

1:16 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Birmingham

Sat 2/7

8:44 am-4:24 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$307

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

7:50 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

9:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$325

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

1:39 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$337

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

7:27 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$346

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$128

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

1:15 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$128

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$149

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

5:16 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$149

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $212). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,067 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,018 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?
Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in about 5h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 26m. The distance between Des Moines and Birmingham, Alabama is about 667 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?
Currently priced at $236, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $271. Users have found that Delta is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Birmingham.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $212). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 Des Moines to Birmingham

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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