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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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BHM
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Sat 1/10
Sat 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Birmingham

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 December 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amEWR - BHM
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Sun 1/185:20 amBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/9$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/146:00 amEWR - BHM
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Sun 1/185:20 amBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/9$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:30 amJFK - BHM
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/188:44 amBHM - JFK
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:30 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amBHM - LGA
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:52 pmLGA - BHM
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:27 amBHM - LGA
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/107:05 amEWR - BHM
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Mon 12/156:40 amBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/9$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:40 pmEWR - BHM
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:34 amBHM - EWR
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/145:29 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/188:44 amBHM - JFK
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/108:05 amEWR - BHM
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Sun 12/145:20 amBHM - EWR
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/9$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/152:59 pmJFK - BHM
2 stops6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/188:44 amBHM - JFK
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/128:34 amLGA - BHM
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Thu 1/85:31 pmBHM - LGA
Nonstop2h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/10$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/125:29 pmJFK - BHM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/88:44 amBHM - JFK
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$379

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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 December 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$120
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 11, 2025.
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

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Tue 1/20

1:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

10:56 am-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$230

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Tue 2/24

7:45 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Birmingham

Sat 2/28

7:27 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$249

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Wed 1/14

4:29 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$249

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 1/8

12:42 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Birmingham

Wed 1/14

7:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$249

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Birmingham

Thu 1/15

11:40 am-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$277

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/9

7:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

5:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$279

New YorkBirmingham

JFK - BHM

JFKBHM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

11:59 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Birmingham

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$279

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/20

8:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

6:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$284

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Tue 3/3

11:48 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

7:39 pm-12:56 am

1 stop4h 17m

$285

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Birmingham

Sat 2/21

5:25 pm-9:05 am

2 stops14h 40m

$288

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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 December.
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.
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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 December 5, 2025.

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 December 11, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 6, 2025.

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.

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 December 11, 2025.
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
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,006 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,173 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 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 4h 30m. New York and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 848 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 $107 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $229 and $248 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 73% 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, 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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 December 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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