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$152+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Birmingham, AL (RIC - 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.
RIC — BHM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:50 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/143:15 pm
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$303
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/118:10 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:55 am
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$315
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:05 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 5/47:01 pm
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$322
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.
Thu 4/95:05 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Thu 4/167:01 pm
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$327
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:10 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Mon 5/46:30 am
BHM
-
RIC
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$333
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:05 am
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 4/117:30 am
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$347
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:15 pm
RIC
-
BHM
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:42 pm
BHM
-
RIC
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$367

Find flight deals from Richmond to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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

$303
(Southwest)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$562
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Cheapest round-trip

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

1:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 4/14

11:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$313

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/11

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 4/14

11:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$320

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

5:10 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Birmingham

Tue 5/5

3:05 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$387

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/25

5:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Birmingham

Sat 3/28

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$392

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Birmingham

Sat 4/11

5:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$419

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Birmingham

Sat 3/28

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$447

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-7:05 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 3/25

2:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$458

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Birmingham

Thu 4/16

5:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$463
Quickest round-trip

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 3/22

6:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$558
Cheapest one-way

RichmondBirmingham

RIC - BHM

RICBHM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

8:02 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$152

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

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Birmingham

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $144). Flying from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Birmingham, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama will take you 5h 54m. The distance between Richmond and Birmingham, Alabama is about 596 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($251), and American Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama are American Airlines ($118), Southwest ($138), and United Airlines ($140).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $144). Flying from Richmond to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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
DeltaCheapest$251Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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