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$121+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Birmingham, AL (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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BHM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Birmingham

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Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$121
(United Airlines)

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October

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July

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amMLI - BHM
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Thu 12/1810:56 amBHM - MLI
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/28$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/1310:52 amMLI - BHM
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/168:48 amBHM - MLI
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/256:05 amMLI - BHM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Thu 11/2711:05 amBHM - MLI
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/29$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/38:44 amORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/45:09 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/1910:55 amORD - BHM
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/249:10 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/198:25 pmMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/246:20 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/410:00 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/85:09 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/273:15 pmSTL - BHM
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Thu 12/41:18 pmBHM - STL
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/30$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/27:54 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/67:30 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/28:25 pmMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Sat 12/67:10 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/192:43 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/248:43 amBHM - ORD
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:25 amSTL - BHM
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/41:30 pmBHM - STL
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$293

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Illinois

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MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/19

6:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Birmingham

Wed 11/26

4:17 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/22

1:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Birmingham

Tue 11/25

9:10 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/12

5:08 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 12/15

4:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

Birmingham

Thu 12/25

10:40 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

5:08 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Birmingham

Thu 12/18

10:56 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 01m

Birmingham

Tue 12/16

10:56 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/12

5:08 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Birmingham

Sun 12/14

4:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 12/12

5:08 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 12/16

4:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Mon 11/24

6:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 55m

Birmingham

Thu 11/27

11:05 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

5:08 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Birmingham

Mon 12/15

6:07 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 IL to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Illinois?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Departing from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama will take you 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 570 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $121 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $129 and $131, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham, Chicago Midway - Birmingham or Moline Quad-City - Birmingham when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (96%), Alaska Airlines (93%) or Envoy Air (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama? While on average our users pay $415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $183. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), is priced around $270.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 Illinois to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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