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$136+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BHM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 4/181:21 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 4/76:29 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/145:25 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Sun 6/77:45 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 3/247:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Sat 3/281:00 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/256:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Mon 4/275:25 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/12:24 pm
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 4/49:40 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/245:05 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2512:41 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 4/255:10 pm
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/2811:05 am
BHM
-
LGA
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:30 pm
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Tue 4/75:39 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/236:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop5h 12m
Delta
Mon 4/275:25 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/2510:25 am
LGA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 51m
Delta
Tue 4/286:15 am
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 3/186:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 3/249:15 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$329

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$574

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 10, 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

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

Birmingham

Mon 4/20

6:32 pm-12:51 am

1 stop5h 19m

$324

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 5/7

1:27 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Birmingham

Mon 5/11

5:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$324

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/25

10:25 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

5:39 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$329

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

3:05 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Birmingham

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$329

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

7:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Birmingham

Thu 4/23

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$339

New YorkBirmingham

LGA - BHM

LGABHM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/8

8:59 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Birmingham

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$339

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Birmingham

Tue 5/5

6:20 pm-1:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

$341

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Fri 4/3

1:17 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Birmingham

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$352

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Thu 4/2

5:29 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 20m

Birmingham

Tue 4/7

5:39 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$354

NewarkBirmingham

EWR - BHM

EWRBHM

Newark

Fri 4/17

4:29 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Birmingham

Sun 4/19

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

$354

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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

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 March 6, 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 27 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 March 10, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from New York to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 February 21, 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.

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 80% 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 $418.

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 11m.

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 March 10, 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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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. 5 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 12m. 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 $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $238 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 5 airlines flying from New York to Birmingham

Discover the top 5 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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