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$105+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Columbus

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BHM — CMH
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:33 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 5/276:05 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 5/54:15 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/128:30 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/1110:00 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Sat 5/1612:00 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/15:45 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:25 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:30 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops10h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 5/166:04 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$370

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Columbus (C01). 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 April 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$452
From Birmingham to Columbus
One-way flight from Birmingham to Columbus
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Tue 5/12

4:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Columbus

Tue 5/19

4:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$295

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 5/20

5:55 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbus

Wed 5/27

8:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$300

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 5/6

10:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Columbus

Wed 5/13

11:40 am-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$305

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Sat 5/2

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

5:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$355

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Mon 5/11

11:25 am-7:25 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Columbus

Sat 5/16

7:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$357

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Fri 5/1

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Columbus

Tue 5/5

1:15 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$360

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Tue 5/12

7:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Columbus

Sat 5/16

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$365

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Fri 7/3

5:24 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 30m

Columbus

Mon 7/6

2:45 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$395

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Sun 5/3

5:25 pm-1:00 am

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

3:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$410
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 8/12

7:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$153

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Columbus

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Columbus

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus (average of $171). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus?

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Birmingham to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 Birmingham to Columbus. 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 from for flights from Birmingham to Columbus?

    Birmingham (BHM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Birmingham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Birmingham airport to Columbus. It is only a 4.3 mi journey to Birmingham (BHM) from Birmingham’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in about 4h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus is about 493 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $248. American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $157 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $161 and Southwest from $165 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus (average of $171). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 Birmingham to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Columbus. 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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