How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

Departing from Chicago to Birmingham will take you 17h 15m. There are 3860 mi between Chicago and Birmingham. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BHX?

When flying from Chicago to Birmingham, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago?

Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Birmingham from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Birmingham airport from Chicago. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Birmingham’s city center.

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 holiday 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £416). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in May is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Birmingham on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £417.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Birmingham?

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 43m.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago?
Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Birmingham from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Birmingham airport from Chicago. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Birmingham’s city center.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?
Departing from Chicago to Birmingham will take you 17h 15m. There are 3860 mi between Chicago and Birmingham. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 holiday 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £416). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in May is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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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Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Birmingham chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £417.

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Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 40m.

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