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$123+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Houston

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — HOU
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Houston are usually found in September or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Houston

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:47 am
BHM
-
IAH
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Mon 4/136:46 pm
IAH
-
BHM
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/26$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/812:00 pm
BHM
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/131:20 pm
HOU
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/129:00 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 5/186:50 pm
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/106:30 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 4/146:37 pm
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1212:00 pm
BHM
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/193:10 pm
HOU
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:30 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 4/78:30 am
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:30 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 4/412:10 pm
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2610:50 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 4/28:30 am
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/126:30 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 4/152:20 pm
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:45 pm
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 4/128:30 am
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/106:30 am
BHM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 4/132:20 pm
IAH
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 5/122:23 pm
BHM
-
IAH
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Tue 5/198:29 am
IAH
-
BHM
1 stop6h 21m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$329

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HO1). 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 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$273
(Delta)

One-way from

$123
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$410
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Houston 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

11:55 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$309

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

6:30 am-8:41 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/13

2:20 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$321

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

6:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

1:20 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$331

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Sat 5/9

4:55 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/17

8:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$334

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Tue 5/12

2:23 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/18

5:55 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 54m

$336

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 4/3

11:50 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/5

8:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$359

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

10:47 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/13

12:25 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$361

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

6:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

$364

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 4/24

6:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

5:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

$364

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Sun 4/12

7:55 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/19

5:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

$365

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Houston

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston, you should look to book at least 33 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $117). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 BHM to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and United Airlines from Birmingham to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,378 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Houston. 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 Houston?

    If you book a flight to Houston from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham. There are 0 flights from Birmingham to Houston per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 37m. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Houston is about 569 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 Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $223 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $255. Southwest is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston? While on average our users pay $316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Birmingham - Houston Hobby), is priced around $296.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $117). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 Birmingham to Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Houston. 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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