Cheap Flights from BHM to EWR: When to Fly from Birmingham to Newark

The cheapest times to fly from BHM to EWR are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)
• May 28th to July 22nd (except the weeks of June 18th and June 25th)
• August 20th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 27th and October 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from BHM to EWR is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $881 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $273 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.

When to Fly to Newark

Flying from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Newark, NJ (EWR) will usually cost between $276 to $466 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $320. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $434. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $115 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $351 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BHM to EWR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the BHM to EWR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the BHM to EWR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Birmingham. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $114 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $304. Return trip prices are from the EWR to BHM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from BHM to EWR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 31 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from BHM to EWR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from BHM to EWR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Newark Liberty International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 849 miles or 1366 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from BHM to EWR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop BHM to EWR flight is about 2 hour 31 minutes.

How many flights go between Birmingham, AL and Newark, NJ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 68 available flights from BHM to EWR.

Airport Location Info

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