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3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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Flights to Birmingham, AL in 2024

Find the latest flights to Birmingham in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 953,168 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£571

Return from

£512

One-way from

£509
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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From London to Birmingham
One-way flight from London to Birmingham (BHM)

Average price of flights to Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Birmingham is currently £0 while a return flight costs £0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Birmingham (average of £681). Flying to Birmingham in July will prove the most costly (average of £900). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£559

February

£540

March

£566

April

£563

May

£573

June

£649

July

£713

August

£599

September

£549

October

£593

November

£548

December

£539

Temperature and rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

7 - 27 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Birmingham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Birmingham should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 29 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham, such as American Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

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8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.9
Good
1,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.8
Good
1,377 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.7
Good
755 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.5
Good
3,036 reviews
8.1
Very Good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

There’s a lot to learn about Alabama’s history – from steel mills to civil rights, Birmingham has a complicated and complex past that has shaped the city it is today. 

Birmingham, once the industrial centre of the Deep South of the United States, was established as a city in 1871 thanks to the discovery of limestone, coal and iron ore in the city’s soil. The mills that sprung up to accommodate the swell in productivity led to the prevalence of manufacturing opportunities in Birmingham today: A hefty population of Birmingham’s residents have either worked in the mills or had family members working the mills, which led to Birmingham’s nickname as the “Pittsburgh of the South”. 

Birmingham was the site of explosive, violent protests that took place in the city during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Known as “Bombingham” during the 1960s and 1970s, Birmingham’s streets saw unspeakable horrors as Civil Rights Demonstrators made their way through the city streets. Today, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is open to educate the masses about the conflicts responsible for shaping Birmingham’s role in 20th century in American history. 

Whether you’re visiting Birmingham for a trip through history or just stopping through on your way across America, take time to revel in one of the “last of the Southern cities” that proudly refers to itself as Alabama’s “Diverse City.”

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 does BHM mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Birmingham Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BHM flight.

  • 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.

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