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$166+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Birmingham, AL (SDF - 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — BHM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/189:15 am
SDF
-
BHM
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 2/218:45 am
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/95:55 pm
SDF
-
BHM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 3/1011:25 am
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/168:40 am
SDF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:30 am
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/295:00 am
SDF
-
BHM
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3110:26 am
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/206:12 pm
SDF
-
BHM
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:18 pm
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/206:30 am
SDF
-
BHM
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Mon 2/233:15 pm
BHM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$368

Find flight deals from Louisville to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$580
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Birmingham that are best for you.

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LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/9

5:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

11:25 am-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$320

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/16

8:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 4/20

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$331

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/18

3:30 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Birmingham

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$337

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/29

5:00 am-8:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

10:26 am-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$352

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

6:12 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

6:18 pm-12:27 am

1 stop5h 09m

$363

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/20

6:30 am-3:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

3:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$368

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/2

7:09 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 03m

Birmingham

Fri 3/6

5:43 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$395

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/16

5:47 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$166

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/16

11:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$171

LouisvilleBirmingham

SDF - BHM

SDFBHM

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/19

6:20 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$178

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Deals found on 1/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Birmingham in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Louisville-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Louisville-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 Louisville to Birmingham

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $168). Flying from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama in September is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisville 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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Louisville to Birmingham have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 19m. There are 324 mi between Louisville and Birmingham, Alabama. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $187 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $216. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $168). Flying from Louisville to Birmingham, Alabama in September is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 Louisville to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$187Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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