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$106+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BHM
feb. 7 — feb. 141
sáb. 2/7
sáb. 2/14
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Cheap 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 enero 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Southwest)

One-way from

$106
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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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 enero 8, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
mié. 2/44:55 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
mié. 2/117:20 amBHM - LGA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
mar. 2/174:55 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
jue. 2/196:40 amBHM - LGA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/174:55 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
sáb. 2/215:00 amBHM - LGA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
sáb. 1/312:30 pmEWR - BHM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
mar. 2/36:20 amBHM - EWR
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/5$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
jue. 7/98:30 amLGA - BHM
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
dom. 7/126:00 amBHM - LGA
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/8$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/1711:31 amEWR - BHM
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/227:30 amBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
jue. 2/196:05 amLGA - BHM
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
lun. 2/235:05 amBHM - LGA
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/36:30 amLGA - BHM
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
jue. 2/51:00 pmBHM - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
dom. 1/257:00 amEWR - BHM
1 stop4h 15mDelta
sáb. 1/319:00 amBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/5$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
vie. 3/205:00 pmEWR - BHM
1 stop4h 53mDelta
lun. 3/237:39 pmBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/8$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
jue. 1/227:45 amEWR - BHM
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/269:10 amBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
vie. 2/65:15 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/131:17 pmBHM - LGA
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$279

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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 enero 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Birmingham that are best for you.

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New York

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

mar. 2/17

4:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Birmingham

sáb. 2/21

5:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$245

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

jue. 5/28

1:50 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Birmingham

mar. 6/2

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$259

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

sáb. 1/17

11:31 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Birmingham

jue. 1/22

7:30 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$260

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

vie. 1/30

6:45 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Birmingham

mar. 2/3

7:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$260

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

mié. 4/8

11:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Birmingham

sáb. 4/11

6:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$269

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

vie. 2/20

2:20 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Birmingham

lun. 2/23

7:27 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$269

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

vie. 3/20

5:00 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Birmingham

lun. 3/23

7:39 pm-12:59 am

1 stop4h 20m

$269

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

jue. 2/19

1:00 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Birmingham

lun. 2/23

7:27 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$269

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

jue. 1/22

7:45 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Birmingham

lun. 1/26

9:10 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$274

New YorkBirmingham

JFK - BHM

JFKBHM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/19

11:59 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Birmingham

lun. 2/23

7:02 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$279

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama, you should look to book at least 66 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 month to book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $101). Flying from New York to Birmingham, Alabama in January is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 enero 8, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 January 3, 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. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 8, 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 (1 on average).

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.

Charlotte (CLT) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% 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.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $153.

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 Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 14m.

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 Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 59m.

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 enero 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American 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
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 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 5 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 2h 39m. 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $236 and $248 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 75% 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 Spirit Airlines ($55), American Airlines ($118), and Southwest ($153).

  • 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, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Birmingham or Newark - 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $101). Flying from New York to Birmingham, Alabama in January is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 enero 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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