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

Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h. 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 $287, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $307. Users have found that American Airlines is 35% 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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$314

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$319

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$322

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$327

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$342

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$353

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$389

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$393

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$394

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1 stop5h 27m

Deal found 8/27

$397

Best flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 27, 2026.

Tue 12/88:00 am -

1 stop6h 10m

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Deal found 8/26

$389

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Deal found 8/27

$398

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$389

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$413

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$389

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$457

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Deal found 8/25

$473

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Deal found 8/23

$473

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham. Data last updated August 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 9/81:35 pm -

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$393

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$398

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$413

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Deal found 8/27

$465

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Deal found 8/26

$389

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1 stop7h 11m

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Deal found 8/26

$309

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1 stop3h 55m

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Deal found 8/26

$314

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$353

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Deal found 8/27

$438

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$309 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$244 (Southwest)
Popular in	December
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Average price	$607

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Tue 12/8

8:00 am-2:10 pm

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Wed 12/9

3:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

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Des Moines

Tue 12/15

3:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

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6:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$389

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Des Moines

Sat 9/12

5:45 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Birmingham

Wed 9/16

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$389

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Des Moines

Fri 9/11

2:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 15m

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Tue 9/15

2:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$398

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Des Moines

Wed 9/9

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

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5:15 am-3:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$413

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Des Moines

Fri 10/9

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Birmingham

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10:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$457

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Des Moines

Thu 9/10

3:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

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3:40 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$473

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Des Moines

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Birmingham

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6:30 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$473

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Des Moines

Thu 10/8

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$244

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Fri 10/9

7:31 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 42m

$248

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $331). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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

7.8

Good

8,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,531 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,010 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?
Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h. 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 $287, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $307. Users have found that American Airlines is 35% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $331). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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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