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$89+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Birmingham, AL (MSY - BHM)

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MSY — BHM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$468
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Birmingham
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/126:50 amMSY - BHM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/136:05 amBHM - MSY
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 8/1210:55 amMSY - BHM
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Wed 8/136:30 amBHM - MSY
1 stop3h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/3$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:30 amMSY - BHM
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/245:57 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop5h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/315:15 amMSY - BHM
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/76:50 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$327

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New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Birmingham

Wed 8/13

6:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

$177

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

10:55 am-2:47 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Birmingham

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 20m

$197

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

6:30 am-4:33 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Birmingham

Sun 8/24

5:57 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$245

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

5:15 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 28m

Birmingham

Thu 8/7

6:50 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$327

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/5

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$89

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

5:25 am-9:51 am

1 stop4h 26m

$99

New OrleansBirmingham

MSY - BHM

MSYBHM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/28

6:20 am-5:24 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$111

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Deals found on 7/3

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from New Orleans 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 MSY to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 3, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Birmingham, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($177), Delta ($197), and Spirit Airlines ($245) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama. Southwest is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama are Southwest ($89), Delta ($99), and Spirit Airlines ($111).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from New Orleans 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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