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$106+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, AL (DTW - 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BHM
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Birmingham

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 July 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/234:37 pm
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2812:19 pm
BHM
-
DTW
1 stop28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/187:15 am
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:48 am
BHM
-
DTW
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/228:30 am
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/264:55 pm
BHM
-
DTW
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/42:35 pm
DTW
-
BHM
2 stops9h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 8/116:16 pm
BHM
-
DTW
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/177:20 pm
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/228:10 am
BHM
-
DTW
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/175:55 am
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 9/227:50 am
BHM
-
DTW
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/309:12 am
DTW
-
BHM
1 stop22h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:19 pm
BHM
-
DTW
1 stop23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$224

Find flight deals from Detroit to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 July 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$106
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

5:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Birmingham

Sat 8/22

8:10 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$222

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

5:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Birmingham

Sun 8/9

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$276

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

2:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Birmingham

Sun 8/30

12:40 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$276

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

4:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 10/11

5:35 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$295
Quickest round-trip

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

8:35 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Birmingham

Sun 8/9

6:23 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$299

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

3:50 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Birmingham

Tue 8/25

10:19 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$299

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/23

7:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Birmingham

Fri 8/28

10:40 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$303

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

5:20 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

6:23 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$309

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

8:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 35m

Birmingham

Sun 8/23

5:38 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$309

DetroitBirmingham

DTW - BHM

DTWBHM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

8:25 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Birmingham

Wed 8/26

10:19 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Birmingham

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Birmingham in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $260). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 DTW 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 July 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 65% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 July 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

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 July 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,456 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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?

    If you wish to fly to Birmingham from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Birmingham. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Birmingham (BHM) per day to choose from. Flights to Birmingham from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 53m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Birmingham typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in 2h 03m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 626 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($287), and Delta ($339) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama consider choosing Endeavor Airlines (83%), Virgin Atlantic (79%) or Delta (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is $339. On average you can expect to pay $429. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Birmingham), can usually be booked for $212.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $260). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 Detroit to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 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 July 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$339Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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