Cheap Flights from ATL to BHX: When to Fly from Atlanta to Birmingham

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to BHX are

• August 13th to February 18th (except the week of December 17th)

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 ATL to BHX is early November. Prices can be as high as $1454 for Saturday flights during early to mid June, or as low as $672 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Birmingham

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Birmingham (BHX) will usually cost between $715 to $1338 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $716. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid June, with an average price of $1325. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $609 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1049 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to BHX flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ATL to BHX flight is priced close to the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to BHX, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into ATL. Saturdays 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 $91 (8%) 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 $948. Return trip prices are from the BHX to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to BHX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 8 hour 25 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 ATL to BHX while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking ATL to BHX

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ATL to BHX — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to BHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 22 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Birmingham Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4127 miles or 6642 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to BHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to BHX flight is about 8 hour 25 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 75 available flights from ATL to BHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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