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$116+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — BHM
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/206:10 pm
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops13h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:43 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop27h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/256:00 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 8/253:03 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2510:50 am
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/263:15 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/249:50 am
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Mon 9/2810:40 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/187:10 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/2110:35 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/46:00 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 9/65:40 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/412:55 pm
CMH
-
BHM
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Sun 9/64:15 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/106:00 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 9/135:30 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/177:10 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 9/205:15 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/256:11 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 8/296:16 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$355

Find flight deals from Columbus to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$492
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 9/24

5:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 9/28

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$285

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 8/20

2:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 8/24

10:40 am-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$295

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Fri 9/4

12:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Birmingham

Sun 9/6

4:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$336
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:11 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Birmingham

Sat 8/29

6:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$355

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Sun 8/23

6:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 8/24

10:40 am-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$360

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Thu 8/27

10:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

7:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$366
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 25m

$143

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Tue 8/25

3:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$148

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 11/25

6:10 am-9:48 am

1 stop4h 38m

$178

ColumbusBirmingham

CMH - BHM

CMHBHM

Columbus

Wed 11/25

5:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$178

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Birmingham in July.
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 Columbus Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $196). Flying from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama flights typically cost between $374 and $714 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $253 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 20-Aug 24).

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 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus Airport to Birmingham have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,486 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Birmingham from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Birmingham (BHM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 493 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $207 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $237 and $254 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $128 and $197 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Birmingham?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $196). Flying from Columbus Airport to Birmingham, Alabama in May is currently the most expensive (average of $607). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$254Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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