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Birmingham has a great transport system. You can choose to use the train, shuttle services, take a bus, pay for a cab, or drive yourself to the airport and utilize the ample parking space available until you return. To get from the city center to the Birmingham airport, you’ll spend 10-15min on the road.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) has two pet relief areas. The indoor one is located in Concourse C, while the outdoor one can be found at the pre-security area. Ensure that you check in with your pet at the counter since you can’t check them in at the kiosk or online. Also, pets don’t go through the x-ray machine like luggage.

Feeling famished upon arrival at JFK? Check out the numerous great food options distributed across the six terminals within the airport. From Turkish peynirli toast to your local delicacy, there’s definitely something for everyone. The white lit cubes throughout the airport have QR codes which you’re supposed to scan to gain access to eateries and shopping spots in your vicinity. There are also several nice wine shops and chic restaurants to sip some wine or a few cocktails.

If you’re coming from JFK, the fastest mode of transportation is the commuter train, which takes about 35min; while the cheapest is the subway. If you’re coming from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), you can ride the AirTrain then transfer to NJ Transit and head into New York Penn Station, which should take a little less than an hour for the whole journey.

Among airlines operating Birmingham to New York flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Birmingham and New York.

Flights from Birmingham to New York usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 New York:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $438 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Birmingham to New York most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Birmingham to New York route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $608: a $229 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Birmingham to New York flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 8:13 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $416. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to New York takes 2h 33m, covering 859 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.

One-way fares from Birmingham to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to New York range from $330 to $557, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

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