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£475+ Cheap flights to Birmingham, Alabama

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— BHM
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to Birmingham, AL in 2025

Find the latest flights to Birmingham in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

£575

One-way from

£477

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£601
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 58m total
  • London to Birmingham
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 37m total
  • London to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 5/511:45LHR - BHM
1 stop15h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/513:45BHM - LHR
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3£575
Tue 29/410:00LCY - BHM
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/511:00BHM - LCY
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£584
Fri 6/617:40LHR - BHM
2 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/613:30BHM - LHR
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£591
Wed 14/510:00LCY - BHM
2 stops14h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/511:00BHM - LCY
2 stops15h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3£601
Thu 8/513:05LHR - BHM
1 stop25h 23mDelta
Thu 15/511:00BHM - LHR
2 stops17h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/3£605
Wed 14/511:35LGW - BHM
2 stops18h 00mIberia
Mon 19/510:47BHM - LGW
2 stops18h 08mIberia
Deal found 24/3£609
Thu 13/1108:20LHR - BHM
1 stop20h 04mBritish Airways
Thu 27/1113:36BHM - LHR
1 stop16h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£620
Fri 6/612:00LGW - BHM
2 stops15h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/612:04BHM - LGW
2 stops15h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/3£667
Wed 14/514:05LHR - BHM
3 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/516:38BHM - LHR
3 stops31h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£684
Tue 22/413:05LGW - BHM
2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/408:57BHM - LGW
3 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£685
Tue 8/407:45LCY - BHM
2 stops18h 23mDelta
Thu 24/419:00BHM - LCY
2 stops15h 40mDelta
Deal found 25/3£714
Tue 29/406:45LCY - BHM
2 stops20h 03mAer Lingus
Tue 6/510:57BHM - LCY
2 stops19h 48mAer Lingus
Deal found 24/3£759

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonBirmingham

LHR - BHM

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

11:45-20:58

1 stop15h 13m

Birmingham

Mon 12/5

13:45-13:30

1 stop17h 45m

£575

LondonBirmingham

LCY - BHM

LCYBHM

London City

Tue 29/4

10:00-20:58

2 stops16h 58m

Birmingham

Tue 6/5

11:00-07:15

2 stops14h 15m

£584

LondonBirmingham

LHR - BHM

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

17:40-18:20

2 stops30h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 23/6

13:30-08:20

1 stop12h 50m

£591

LondonBirmingham

LCY - BHM

LCYBHM

London City

Wed 14/5

10:00-18:39

2 stops14h 39m

Birmingham

Mon 19/5

11:00-08:50

2 stops15h 50m

£601

LondonBirmingham

LHR - BHM

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

13:05-08:28

1 stop25h 23m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

11:00-10:15

2 stops17h 15m

£605

LondonBirmingham

LGW - BHM

LGWBHM

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

11:35-23:35

2 stops18h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 19/5

10:47-10:55

2 stops18h 08m

£609

LondonBirmingham

LGW - BHM

LGWBHM

London Gatwick

Fri 6/6

12:00-21:47

2 stops15h 47m

Birmingham

Mon 23/6

12:04-10:00

2 stops15h 56m

£667

LondonBirmingham

LHR - BHM

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

13:30-21:03

1 stop13h 33m

Birmingham

Thu 24/4

13:40-10:20

1 stop14h 40m

£678

LondonBirmingham

LHR - BHM

LHRBHM

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

14:05-15:43

3 stops31h 38m

Birmingham

Mon 19/5

16:38-06:30

3 stops31h 52m

£684

LondonBirmingham

LGW - BHM

LGWBHM

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

13:05-08:02

2 stops24h 57m

Birmingham

Tue 29/4

08:57-14:40

3 stops23h 43m

£685

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Best time to book a flight to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Birmingham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Birmingham?

On average, a flight from London to Birmingham takes 17 hours 5 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 most popular airlines that fly to Birmingham?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Birmingham are Finnair, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

Finnair

Finnair

From £701

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £728

British Airways

British Airways

From £671

KLM

KLM

From £694

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Birmingham?

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

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham, such as Delta, Finnair and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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, Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 17 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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