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$69+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — HOU
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Houston are usually found in June or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$420
From Birmingham to Houston
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 10/95:24 amBHM - HOU
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Tue 10/146:00 amHOU - BHM
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/12$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1411:10 amBHM - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Tue 10/2111:35 amHOU - BHM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/146:10 amBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:45 amIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/185:50 pmBHM - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sat 11/2212:25 pmHOU - BHM
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/85:02 pmBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:23 pmIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/145:57 pmBHM - IAH
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Tue 10/211:29 pmIAH - BHM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/15$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/106:10 amBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:45 amIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/116:00 amBHM - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sat 10/186:30 pmHOU - BHM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/276:00 amBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/306:30 pmIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/297:24 amBHM - HOU
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Sat 11/16:44 pmHOU - BHM
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/13$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/296:24 amBHM - IAH
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Sat 11/16:09 pmIAH - BHM
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/248:50 amBHM - IAH
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:30 pmIAH - BHM
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$295

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Houston that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Tue 10/14

11:10 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

8:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$272

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Wed 10/29

5:24 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 54m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

10:13 am-3:24 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$291

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Wed 10/8

9:04 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/11

6:09 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$291

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Fri 10/31

10:50 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/3

6:30 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$295

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Mon 10/13

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/20

10:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$295

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/3

11:15 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$295

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Tue 11/18

11:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/22

5:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$296

BirminghamHouston

BHM - HOU

BHMHOU

Birmingham

Fri 12/12

11:55 am-6:15 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 12/15

11:15 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$310

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-8:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/30

7:35 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$322

BirminghamHouston

BHM - IAH

BHMIAH

Birmingham

Sat 11/1

9:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/4

12:13 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Houston

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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 September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston, you should look to book at least 84 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 September 15, 2025.

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 15, 2025.
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
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 is 1 flight from Birmingham to Houston per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in about 1h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. 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 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $129, respectively.

  • 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 $307, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Birmingham - Houston Hobby), is priced around $117.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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