£451+ Cheap flights to Birmingham, Alabama

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Flights to Birmingham, AL in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Birmingham

Mon 12/1019:30 -
2 stops33h 22m
Mon 26/1017:06 -
2 stops17h 54m
Deal found 20/8£581
Mon 26/1006:40 -
2 stops19h 49m
Fri 30/1017:06 -
2 stops20h 24m
Deal found 22/8£590
Sat 24/1006:40 -
2 stops19h 27m
Fri 30/1017:06 -
2 stops20h 24m
Deal found 24/8£591
Fri 2/1021:05 -
3 stops29h 01m
Mon 5/1015:57 -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 24/8£596
Fri 18/921:05 -
3 stops29h 01m
Fri 25/915:57 -
2 stops18h 03m
Deal found 21/8£600
Thu 1/1006:40 -
2 stops19h 26m
Mon 5/1015:57 -
2 stops18h 03m
Deal found 20/8£600
Thu 22/1014:10 -
1 stop15h 28m
Sun 25/1013:15 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 20/8£622
Sat 24/1013:40 -
1 stop14h 19m
Fri 30/1018:50 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 24/8£642
Tue 6/1010:35 -
2 stops14h 24m
Tue 13/1018:21 -
2 stops15h 39m
Deal found 21/8£698
Mon 21/920:40 -
2 stops32h 30m
Mon 28/906:09 -
2 stops31h 51m
Deal found 24/8£705
Tue 6/1020:15 -
2 stops24h 35m
Tue 13/1018:21 -
2 stops16h 19m
Deal found 21/8£711
Wed 14/1012:20 -
2 stops17h 37m
Tue 20/1010:13 -
2 stops18h 27m
Deal found 22/8£724

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£581

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£930
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 12/10-26/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 16m total
  • London to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2026

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LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

19:30-22:52

2 stops33h 22m

Birmingham

Mon 26/10

17:06-16:00

2 stops17h 54m

£581

LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

21:05-20:06

3 stops29h 01m

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

15:57-16:00

2 stops18h 03m

£600

LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

06:40-20:06

2 stops19h 26m

Birmingham

Mon 5/10

15:57-16:00

2 stops18h 03m

£600

LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

11:05-21:59

2 stops16h 54m

Birmingham

Mon 5/10

11:00-07:45

1 stop14h 45m

£661

LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Sat 3/10

13:40-21:59

1 stop14h 19m

Birmingham

Fri 9/10

09:00-07:55

1 stop16h 55m

£662
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LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

10:00-21:59

1 stop17h 59m

Birmingham

Fri 16/10

18:15-11:55

1 stop11h 40m

£672

LondonBirmingham

LHR London Heathrow - BHM Birmingham

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

07:25-17:40

2 stops16h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 13/10

09:00-05:55

2 stops14h 55m

£687

LondonBirmingham

LGW London Gatwick - BHM Birmingham

LGWBHM

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

10:35-18:59

2 stops14h 24m

Birmingham

Tue 13/10

18:21-16:00

2 stops15h 39m

£698

LondonBirmingham

LGW London Gatwick - BHM Birmingham

LGWBHM

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

11:30-23:10

2 stops17h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 29/9

15:40-20:00

2 stops22h 20m

£705

LondonBirmingham

LCY London City - BHM Birmingham

LCYBHM

London City

Tue 6/10

20:15-14:50

2 stops24h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 13/10

18:21-16:40

2 stops16h 19m

£711

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Birmingham

How long is the flight to Birmingham?

On average, a flight from London to Birmingham takes 16 hours 41 minutes. Flights to Birmingham from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Birmingham?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Birmingham are United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 86.0 - 132.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 132.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 86.0 mm.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

FAQs about flying to Birmingham

Birmingham climate

Regardless of when you visit Birmingham, you’ll be met with mild seasons that shy away from drastic changes in temperature. Winters (November to February) in Birmingham are rainy with chilly temperatures resting well above freezing at around 5 degrees 5 on average. Birmingham’s summers are hot and humid with temperatures rising as high as 30 degrees in the months of July and August. The transitional seasons of spring, though not nearly as damp as the winter months, experience some precipitation and average temperatures of 10 degrees. 

Getting around Birmingham

You can get around Birmingham easily by taking a bus or public transportation. Spend some time on the ground and travel to and from Birmingham from several southern states by Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains.

What is good to know if travelling to Birmingham?

  • If your springtime visit to Birmingham lands you in the middle of a rainstorm, don’t fret: There are plenty of museums and art galleries that’ll provide you with hours of indoor entertainment. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is a favourite with music fans visiting Birmingham for its occasional live performances and engaging exhibits. The Birmingham Museum of Art is also a local favourite for its impressive collection of Asian, Native American, African, contemporary and impressionist art. 
  • Birmingham is one of the most influential American cities when it comes to the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about the Civil Rights Movement by heading over to the 16th Street Baptist Church. The church was a rock for Birmingham’s black community and acted as a headquarters for various Civil Rights Meetings before it was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s. The church was rebuilt, and today visitors can pay their respects in downtown Birmingham. 
  • Looking to sample some local cuisine? The Peanut Depot on Morris Avenue features one of Birmingham’s favourite snacks. The Peanut Depot has been shelling out heaping portions of boiled, roasted, salted or Cajun-seasoned peanuts since 1907, and you can snag a whole pound of peanuts prepared to your liking.

Birmingham airport overview

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is a key airport for central Alabama and serves more than three million passengers per year. The airport is situated just 8km (5 miles) from downtown Birmingham in Alabama.

The single terminal at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is divided into two concourses: B and C. Concourse C is the only one currently in use at the airport as the other is undergoing a revamp and modernisation project, which started in June 2011.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport generally serves domestic flights across the United States. Airlines offer flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from cities such as Miami, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and Charlotte, as well as many others.

The airport is the perfect gateway into America’s southwestern and southern states and Birmingham itself, and can be used as a base from which to explore Alabama and neighbouring regions. With its friendly staff it is also a great introduction to southern hospitality.

  • When is the best time to fly to Birmingham?

    Peak season:  Flights to Birmingham fill up particularly in the summer months, when the sun is out and Central Alabama’s weather is on its best behaviour. Birmingham gets busy during the winter holidays, as well: as a high-traffic time for most destinations, Birmingham, like many other major American cities, is subject to the hike in ticket prices and accommodation rates that last from the beginning of December through January.  Off-peak Season: Birmingham frees up in spring and fall, after the rush of the winter holidays dies down and before the heat of summer sets in. If you were able to find a cheap flight to Birmingham for a trip during the month of April, you’re in luck: The Birmingham International Festival has been taking place since 1951 and features food, entertainment and fun activities of a particular foreign country.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham?

    If you book a flight to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Birmingham if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Birmingham on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Birmingham?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Birmingham.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Birmingham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Birmingham, Birmingham offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 57 minutes).

  • Does Birmingham have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Birmingham can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Birmingham?

    Yes. Birmingham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport is the closest property to Birmingham (1.0 mi away from Birmingham).

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