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Among airlines operating Birmingham to Atlanta flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Birmingham and Atlanta.

Flights from Birmingham to Atlanta usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $289 round-trip, compared to $723 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Birmingham to Atlanta pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Birmingham to Atlanta route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $259 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $397, a difference of $138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Birmingham to Atlanta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 5:06 am and lands at 6:12 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 8:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Atlanta takes 1h 06m, covering 134 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $199 to $1,090. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Birmingham and Atlanta is around $199 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 07m. Recent train fares are around $86, with a trip time of about 4h 36m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 57% lower. However, taking the train takes about 3+ hours longer each way.

Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Ace
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Atlanta range from $246 to $399, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Birmingham to Atlanta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.