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$346+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:20 pm
ORD
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BHX
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/57:30 pm
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$787
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/26:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:05 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/96:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$799
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:10 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/910:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$809
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/33:55 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/98:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$815
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 45m
SWISS
Fri 10/28:50 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 4/30$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:10 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/510:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$848
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/258:50 am
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/79:30 pm
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$854
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:30 pm
ORD
-
BHX
3 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/141:20 pm
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$858
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:45 am
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/410:05 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:25 am
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/45:35 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$868
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:23 am
MDW
-
BHX
3 stops31h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:00 am
BHX
-
MDW
3 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,053

Find flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX). 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$787
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$346
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$768
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Birmingham flight deals.
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Birmingham 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

5:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops17h 06m

$950

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

9:23 am-10:40 pm

3 stops31h 17m

Birmingham

Mon 6/15

7:00 am-9:35 am

3 stops32h 35m

$1,053

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

10:25 pm-8:10 am

2 stops27h 45m

Birmingham

Sat 6/6

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,060

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

4:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 6/9

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,191
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

3:45 pm-7:40 am

1 stop9h 55m

Birmingham

Fri 7/31

8:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$1,193

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

9:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Birmingham

Fri 6/26

7:35 pm-11:50 am

2 stops46h 15m

$1,197

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/19

9:22 am-8:35 am

2 stops17h 13m

Birmingham

Tue 6/9

5:55 am-6:18 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$1,205

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/29

9:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Birmingham

Wed 7/15

8:10 am-6:29 am

2 stops28h 19m

$1,217

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

2:57 pm-11:50 am

2 stops14h 53m

Birmingham

Thu 7/9

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,221

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/6

3:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop12h 40m

Birmingham

Wed 7/29

10:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

$1,224

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Birmingham

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $95). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in January is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 Chicago to Birmingham?

How often are flights from Chicago to Birmingham delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Chicago and Birmingham have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Birmingham flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,542 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,542 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,542 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Birmingham from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Birmingham can take about 9h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,193. There are 3860 mi between Chicago and Birmingham. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip?

    Currently priced at $658, Aer Lingus will fly you from Chicago to Birmingham and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $660 and $663, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $95). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in January is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 Chicago to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$658Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$660Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$663Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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