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$321+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Birmingham, AL (MSY - 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — BHM
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/135:20 pm
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 3/162:45 pm
BHM
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MSY
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/123:10 pm
MSY
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BHM
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sun 3/155:50 pm
BHM
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MSY
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/134:05 pm
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 3/144:50 pm
BHM
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MSY
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/275:10 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Sun 3/16:25 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/263:15 pm
MSY
-
BHM
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Fri 2/272:20 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$400
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/275:35 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Mon 3/3012:34 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$427

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$321
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$550
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Birmingham that are best for you.

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New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

5:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Birmingham

Mon 3/16

2:45 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$355

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

3:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 3/15

5:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$365

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

4:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Birmingham

Sat 3/14

4:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$375

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

3:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 3/16

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$390

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

5:34 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Birmingham

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 29m

$395

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

Birmingham

Fri 2/27

2:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$395

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

5:10 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 10m

Birmingham

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$395

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

12:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$321

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

12:40 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$326

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/15

6:05 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$425

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Deals found on 2/3

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Birmingham in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 New Orleans-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Birmingham

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $125). Flying from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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.

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 February 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Birmingham, such as Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,146 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama?

    For as low as $355, United Airlines can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from New Orleans in 4h 33m. There are 321 mi between New Orleans and Birmingham, Alabama. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($221), and Southwest ($255) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama. Delta is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Birmingham?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $125). Flying from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 New Orleans to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$255Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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