Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Birmingham?

Flights from Columbia to Birmingham usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to Birmingham?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Birmingham.

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Birmingham pass through?

Connecting flights from Columbia to Birmingham most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 67% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Birmingham?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Columbia to Birmingham. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $724, a difference of $426. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Birmingham?

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbia to Birmingham?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to Birmingham. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 09m and 5h 40m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Birmingham?

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.

Have flight prices from Columbia to Birmingham changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $377 to $1,017. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbia to Birmingham looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbia to Birmingham are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $558, which is 140% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to Birmingham?

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 40m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What car rental options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHM)?

Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to Birmingham flight?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Birmingham range from $383 to $692, with an average of $508 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Birmingham?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Birmingham typically range from $383 to $692. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Columbia to Birmingham?

United Airlines ($377) and American Airlines ($998) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbia to Birmingham according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Columbia to Birmingham?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Columbia to Birmingham route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Columbia to Birmingham?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $390. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Columbia to Birmingham which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Columbia to Birmingham layovers at 3h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Birmingham

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

11:15 am - 5:40 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:05 am - 2:38 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$377United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

9:00 am - 2:53 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

5h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

11:00 am - 8:33 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

9h 33m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$434United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:15 am - 6:11 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

11h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:00 am - 10:55 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

11h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

7:45 am - 12:31 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 2:37 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$479United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

11:36 am - 8:24 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

8h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:18 pm - 11:30 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$485United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

11:36 am - 8:24 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

8h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:05 am - 8:30 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

10h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$490United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

6:36 am - 11:17 amCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

4h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:32 pm - 10:44 pmBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

5h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$998American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbia to Birmingham

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:24 pm - 12:13 amCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:25 am - 11:59 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$962American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:49 pm - 12:13 amCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

8h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:25 am - 11:59 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,117American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:43 pm - 1:54 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

22h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:32 am - 10:39 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

28h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,186United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

5:00 pm - 11:51 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

6h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:25 am - 11:59 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,260American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:43 pm - 2:05 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

22h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:32 am - 10:39 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

28h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,262United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 3:13 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

9h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

7:25 am - 11:59 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,267American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:43 pm - 4:19 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

24h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:32 am - 10:39 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

28h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,267United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

7:12 am - 11:39 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

16h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:25 am - 11:59 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,362American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:43 pm - 2:05 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

22h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:32 am - 10:39 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

28h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,401United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:43 pm - 6:11 pmCOU Columbia Regional-BHM Birmingham

26h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:32 am - 10:39 amBHM Birmingham-COU Columbia Regional

28h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,406United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Birmingham? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to Birmingham departing in october.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$334

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbia to Birmingham?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbia to Birmingham.
How long is a flight from Columbia to Birmingham?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Columbia to Birmingham. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 09m and 5h 40m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Birmingham?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to Birmingham flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbia to Birmingham range from $383 to $692, with an average of $508 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbia to Birmingham changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $377 to $1,017. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbia to Birmingham looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbia to Birmingham are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $558, which is 140% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHM)?
Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Birmingham?
Flights from Columbia to Birmingham usually depart from Columbia Regional (COU) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Birmingham pass through?
Connecting flights from Columbia to Birmingham most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Birmingham?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Columbia to Birmingham. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $724, a difference of $426.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to Birmingham?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 5h 40m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What popular places can I visit in Birmingham?
Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $298, about $426 less than Monday fares (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to Birmingham trip for June. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $756 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Birmingham Airport.

• Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport
• Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport By IHG
• Relax Inn Hotel

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