Cheap flights from Des Moines to Birmingham (DSM - BHM) from $99

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — BHM
Oct 2 — Oct 91

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham (BHM)

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to BHM flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Birmingham flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Birmingham.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$388

One-way from

$204
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Birmingham
One-way flight from Des Moines to Birmingham

DSM - BHM

Price

$388 - $583

BHM

Temperature

44.6 - 80.6 °F

BHM

Rainfall

3.4 - 5.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Birmingham, Alabama. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

February can be a great time to fly to Birmingham, Alabama from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $596. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $324. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (DSM - BHM)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Birmingham

Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Birmingham. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Birmingham

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from Des Moines to Birmingham. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Des Moines to Birmingham flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DSM to BHM flights for September, October
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Des Moines to Birmingham 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Birmingham from Des Moines found for this year
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One-way flights to Birmingham from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
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1 stop6h 49m

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2 stops8h 34m

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1 stop4h 59m

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1 stop4h 53m

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1 stop4h 42m

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1 stop5h 44m

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2 stops8h 24m

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2 stops9h 39m

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1 stop5h 22m

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1 stop6h 39m

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1 stop4h 50m

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1 stop5h 15m

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1 stop5h 22m

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2 stops7h 32m

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Tue 11/21

1 stop4h 58m

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1 stop14h 28m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Birmingham flights.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $268, but on average you can expect to pay $423.

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama for under $500?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

Currently priced at $268, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $315 and $592, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama are American Airlines ($99), Delta ($204), and United Airlines ($288).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

What does DSM to BHM mean?

DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while BHM stands for Birmingham Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Birmingham

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Birmingham choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$324Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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