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$120+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BHM
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2026.

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.
Wed 8/1210:44 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$271
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:30 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Wed 8/192:35 pm
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$272
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.
Sat 9/57:00 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Mon 9/1412:40 pm
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$277
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:05 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Wed 9/306:10 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$281
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/196:48 pm
SWF
-
BHM
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/238:58 pm
BHM
-
SWF
1 stop12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$300
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 8/49:58 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Fri 8/710:26 am
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$307
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.
Fri 8/146:10 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/1712:40 pm
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$308
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.
Wed 8/2611:15 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:16 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$310
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:05 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Mon 9/145:08 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$312
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:30 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 9/52:47 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$317
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/141:30 pm
LGA
-
BHM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/187:50 am
BHM
-
LGA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$319
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.
Thu 8/277:30 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:16 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$324

Find flight deals from New York to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($62 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 New York 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 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/5

11:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 9/14

1:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$282

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Sat 9/5

7:05 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Birmingham

Mon 9/14

5:08 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$312

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Sat 12/12

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Birmingham

Sun 12/13

9:17 am-3:03 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$312

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Fri 11/20

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

Birmingham

Sun 11/22

6:40 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 18m

$343

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/12

8:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Birmingham

Tue 12/15

2:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$351

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/14

6:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Birmingham

Sun 8/16

7:40 am-4:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$387

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

6:29 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Birmingham

Sat 8/15

3:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$388

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Birmingham

Sat 7/25

5:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

$396
Quickest round-trip

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

9:05 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 9/29

11:14 am-2:44 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$399

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/31

3:25 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Birmingham

Tue 8/4

2:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$412

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 York to Birmingham in July.
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 York-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 York-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 York-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 York to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $76). Flying from New York to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 NYC to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 9, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Birmingham, Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Birmingham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 9, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to BHM are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Birmingham, Alabama on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $417.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2026.

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

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 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from New York to Birmingham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,454 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,791 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 New York 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 New York?

    For a flight from New York to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from New York per day. 4 airlines have flights to Birmingham from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from New York to Birmingham, Alabama will take you 5h 46m. New York and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 865 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Birmingham, Alabama is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $248 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama are American Airlines ($118), Delta ($155), and Southwest ($199).

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Birmingham, Alabama consider New York LaGuardia - Birmingham, Newark - Birmingham or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Birmingham as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $76). Flying from New York to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 New York to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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