Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Birmingham (CHI - BHM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$343	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight	$159	American Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Birmingham is currently $159
Last-minute weekend getaway	$739	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Birmingham is currently $739
Cheapest business class flights	$623	Delta 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham is currently $623

Fastest flight	1 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Birmingham takes 1 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Birmingham is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–485
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $325–660

Popular airlines from Chicago to Birmingham

Southwest

Nonstop

from $353

Typical price: $280–540

8 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - BHM Every day

1800 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BHM Every day
American

Nonstop

from $343

Typical price: $275–550

22 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BHM Every day

417 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BHM Every day
United

Nonstop

from $383

Typical price: $290–600

21 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BHM Every day

138 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BHM Every day
Delta

from $363

Typical price: $305–620

798 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BHM Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Birmingham

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 11 min 4 mi
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 2 hr 22 min 137 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 2 hr 52 min 180 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 27 min 77 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Birmingham

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $180 to $485.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham recently found on Google Flights was with American from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $353, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $343, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $383, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $363, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham starts at $343 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $159 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Birmingham.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Birmingham.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Birmingham really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Birmingham.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 22 nonstop flights and 417 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 8 nonstop flights and 1,800 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 138 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) .
Delta offers 798 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Birmingham.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham recently found on Google Flights was with American from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $353, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $343, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $383, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $363, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Birmingham.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Birmingham at price $739 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Birmingham.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Birmingham start at $343 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Birmingham, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Birmingham start at $623 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Birmingham start at $343 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Birmingham, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Birmingham starts at $739 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Birmingham at price $739 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.