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$143+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Columbus

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CMH
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 6, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 10/145:00 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Mon 10/196:15 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/286:35 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Sun 11/17:10 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/251:07 pm
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 8/269:00 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/710:35 am
BHM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:20 am
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 8/267:50 am
BHM
-
CMH
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sun 8/301:35 pm
CMH
-
BHM
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/5$380

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 July 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$319
(Southwest)

One-way from

$143
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$404
From Birmingham to Columbus
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Columbus that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 10/14

5:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

6:15 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$319

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Sun 8/30

5:20 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Columbus

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$357

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Fri 8/7

10:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Columbus

Mon 8/10

5:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 40m

$357

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Tue 8/25

6:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

10:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$360
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 10/28

6:35 am-12:02 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Columbus

Sun 11/1

7:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$375

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 8/26

7:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$386

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 8/26

7:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Columbus

Sun 8/30

7:05 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$386
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 8/12

3:06 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$143
Quickest one-way

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Wed 8/12

8:55 am-1:52 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$178

BirminghamColumbus

BHM - CMH

BHMCMH

Birmingham

Tue 8/11

12:06 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Columbus

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus (average of $234). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 July 6, 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 28m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus is about 493 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $257. American Airlines is 49% 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 $153 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $157 and Delta from $181 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus (average of $234). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Columbus in April is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 July 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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