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$58+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Birmingham, AL (DTT - BHM)

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DTT — BHM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Priceline)

One-way from

$58
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:00 amDTW - BHM
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/2811:07 amBHM - DTW
Nonstop2h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/44:05 pmDTW - BHM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/53:40 pmBHM - DTW
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/314:10 pmDTW - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Tue 6/35:15 pmBHM - DTW
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/29$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/3110:10 amDTW - BHM
2 stops12h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/33:16 pmBHM - DTW
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$494
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:08 pmDTW - BHM
3 stops38h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:38 pmBHM - DTW
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/69:43 amDTW - BHM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amBHM - DTW
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$575

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Birmingham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/25

9:00 am-10:02 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Birmingham

Mon 7/28

11:07 am-2:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$120

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

4:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 8/5

3:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$283

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

4:10 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 6/3

5:15 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$399

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

10:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 6/3

3:16 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$494

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

9:43 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Birmingham

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$575

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

11:31 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$58

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

$142

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

7:59 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$219

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

5:25 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops7h 09m

$269

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

9:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$273

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Birmingham in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Detroit-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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 Detroit-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Birmingham

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Birmingham, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Birmingham?

    Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Birmingham from Detroit All airports. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Birmingham (BHM) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to Birmingham from 4 different airlines. 1h 46m is how long a flight from Detroit to Birmingham will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Currently priced at $120, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $283 and $399, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama are Spirit Airlines ($58), Southwest ($142), and Delta ($219).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Before booking your flight to Birmingham, Alabama from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (100%), SkyWest Airlines (85%), Delta( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $218. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Birmingham) can be booked for $176 on average our data indicates $399 when flying from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Detroit to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$319Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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