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Find cheap flights from Birmingham to Detroit from $209

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Birmingham to Detroit departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Detroit (BHM-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:46 am - 4:34 pmBHM-DTW
8h 48m1 stop
1:12 pm - 8:52 pmDTW-BHM
8h 40m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
7:08 pm - 12:46 amBHM-DTW
4h 38m1 stop
1:13 pm - 8:52 pmDTW-BHM
8h 39m1 stop
$286American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 3
6:46 am - 4:34 pmBHM-DTW
8h 48m1 stop
7:49 pm - 11:35 pmDTW-BHM
4h 46m1 stop
$289American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 16
4:00 pm - 7:05 pmBHM-DTW
2h 05mnonstop
4:30 pm - 5:24 pmDTW-BHM
1h 54mnonstop
$319Delta
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 17
6:25 am - 9:28 amBHM-DTW
2h 03mnonstop
6:15 pm - 10:50 pmDTW-BHM
5h 35m1 stop
$328Delta
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Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 2
6:00 pm - 12:50 amBHM-DTW
5h 50m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:52 pmDTW-BHM
5h 57m1 stop
$338Delta
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 17
5:49 pm - 8:50 pmBHM-DTW
2h 01mnonstop
9:15 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-BHM
3h 34m1 stop
$368Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, Jun 10
2:23 pm - 8:28 pmBHM-DTW
5h 05m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:44 pmDTW-BHM
16h 44m2 stops
$428United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
6:57 pm - 1:08 pmBHM-DTW
17h 11m2 stops
11:00 am - 5:31 pmDTW-BHM
7h 31m1 stop
$429United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
6:30 am - 10:43 pmBHM-DTW
15h 13m2 stops
6:13 pm - 5:33 pmDTW-BHM
24h 20m1 stop
$489United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 26

Flights from Birmingham to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Birmingham to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is April, where tickets cost $358 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of tickets is $518 and $506 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on American Airlines ($209) and Delta ($239). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($244) and Delta ($319).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $318.

How many flights are there between Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Birmingham, Alabama and lands in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 01m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Birmingham to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 626 miles separating Birmingham to Detroit in about 2h 01m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Birmingham to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Birmingham, Alabama at 5:49 pm and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:50 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Birmingham to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 5:49 pm and lands at 8:50 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$209
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Birmingham to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Birmingham to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $209 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Birmingham and Detroit?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Birmingham to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Birmingham to Detroit?

    When flying out of Birmingham you will be using Birmingham. You will be landing at Detroit, also known as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Birmingham to Detroit?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Birmingham to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to Detroit?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Birmingham to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Birmingham and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Birmingham to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Birmingham to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to Detroit, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Birmingham to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Birmingham to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Birmingham is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Birmingham to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Birmingham with another airline. Booking your flights between Birmingham and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BHM to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $217 or less one-way and $330 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Birmingham to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Birmingham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Tuesday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Wednesday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Thursday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Friday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Delta, KLM, WestJet, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Birmingham

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Birmingham to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Birmingham to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10913 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

There was a group of school age passengers that were very loud and unruly with their chaperones were no where to be found.

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Birmingham to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 40mBHM-DTW
$209
6/4Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 01mBHM-DTW
$239
6/28Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 48mBHM-DTW
$248
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 21mBHM-DTW
$308
6/28Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 00mBHM-DTW
$323

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Last minute flights from Birmingham to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Birmingham to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 30mBHM-DTW
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 40mDTW-BHM
$501
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 14mBHM-DTW
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 58mDTW-BHM
$506
4/30Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 01mBHM-DTW
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 44mDTW-BHM
$563
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 22mBHM-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 53mDTW-BHM
$578
4/30Tue
nonstopDelta
2h 01mBHM-DTW
6/4Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 57mDTW-BHM
$618
5/4Sat
nonstopDelta
2h 01mBHM-DTW
5/7Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 57mDTW-BHM
$679
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 40mBHM-DTW
5/10Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 57mDTW-BHM
$688
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 30mBHM-DTW
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 42mDTW-BHM
$740
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 49mBHM-DTW
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 52mDTW-BHM
$749
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 49mBHM-DTW
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 42mDTW-BHM
$884

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Birmingham - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Birmingham (BHM)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Birmingham

Cabin classes:

$1,163
$1,677
$1,057
$248