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$126+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — NYC
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/257:27 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 2/2811:20 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/26:00 am
BHM
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 26m
Delta
Mon 4/68:59 pm
LGA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/31:17 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 3/74:45 pm
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/189:42 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 2/217:45 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/56:39 pm
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sat 3/76:00 am
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2010:37 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:17 pm
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/185:58 pm
BHM
-
LGA
1 stop4h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 3/256:00 am
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/25:45 pm
BHM
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 27m
Delta
Mon 3/98:59 pm
LGA
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/610:37 am
BHM
-
JFK
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 3/77:55 am
JFK
-
BHM
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 2/147:27 am
BHM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 2/173:17 pm
EWR
-
BHM
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/45:45 am
BHM
-
LGA
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/44:55 pm
LGA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/510:37 am
BHM
-
JFK
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 3/78:15 am
JFK
-
BHM
2 stops9h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$284

Find flight deals from Birmingham to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to New York (NYC). 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$334 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamNew York

BHM - LGA

BHMLGA

Birmingham

Fri 4/17

5:12 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

2:43 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$259

BirminghamNew York

BHM - LGA

BHMLGA

Birmingham

Mon 3/2

6:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/9

8:59 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$259

BirminghamNew York

BHM - LGA

BHMLGA

Birmingham

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/6

8:59 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$259

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

1:17 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Newark

Sat 3/7

4:45 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$260

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

9:42 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Newark

Sat 2/21

7:45 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$265

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Fri 4/17

6:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

Newark

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$269

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Sun 3/1

5:20 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 31m

Newark

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

$269

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Thu 4/16

6:32 pm-12:51 am

1 stop5h 19m

Newark

Mon 4/20

4:29 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$269

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Thu 3/5

6:39 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 14m

Newark

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$269

BirminghamNewark

BHM - EWR

BHMEWR

Birmingham

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Newark

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to New York

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 Birmingham to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Birmingham, Alabama-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-New York 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 Birmingham, Alabama-New York 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 Birmingham to New York

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to New York. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York, you should look to book at least 18 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 New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York (average of $109). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 NYC?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from Birmingham, Alabama to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $238.

What’s the fastest layover option from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (DCA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Birmingham to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,407 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Birmingham (BHM) if they book a flight from Birmingham to New York. On average, Birmingham has 3 outbound flights to New York per day from 4 airlines. Birmingham is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York can take about 2h 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. Birmingham, Alabama and New York are separated by a distance of 865 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 New York round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham, Alabama to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New York for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $104 and $114 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to New York?

    The most popular route from Birmingham, Alabama to New York is Birmingham - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Birmingham - New York LaGuardia or Birmingham - Newark.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New York (average of $109). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to New York. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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