Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Birmingham?

Flights from Des Moines to Birmingham usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Birmingham: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Birmingham pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Birmingham most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Des Moines to Birmingham. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $662, a difference of $298. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Des Moines to Birmingham?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Birmingham takes 00m, covering 667 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 $271 to $2,019. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 12m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Birmingham range from $360 to $442, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Birmingham typically range from $360 to $442. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $271, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 71% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham at $331 round-trip. •December ($662) and July ($626) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?

American Airlines ($271) and Delta ($291) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Birmingham according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Birmingham route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $376. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Birmingham layovers at 3h 01m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

3:31 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:15 am - 2:44 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$271American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

3:31 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:12 pm - 5:52 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$271American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

6:53 pm - 10:56 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:14 am - 2:13 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$291Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

2:58 pm - 8:11 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 pm - 10:38 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$291Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

5:10 am - 9:30 amDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:30 am - 1:10 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$291Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

7:00 am - 2:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

3:15 pm - 10:05 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

6h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$291Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

2:58 pm - 8:11 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 pm - 10:38 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$291Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

7:00 am - 2:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

11:30 am - 8:50 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

9h 20m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

$296Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13

3:31 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:50 pm - 12:02 amBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$318American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13

7:32 pm - 12:07 amDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

4h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:54 pm - 12:02 amBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

5h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$318American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

11:27 am - 3:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

4h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:35 am - 10:42 amBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$607Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

3:01 pm - 8:12 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:21 pm - 10:59 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$607United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

9:55 am - 8:12 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

10h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:21 pm - 10:59 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$612United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 11:17 amDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:14 pm - 11:57 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

4h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$697American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

5:30 am - 4:19 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

10h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:45 pm - 11:42 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

7h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

$712United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 3:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Orlando

1:15 pm - 11:05 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

9h 50m2 stops Tampa Chicago Midway

$713Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

7:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:31 am - 2:39 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$752American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

3:31 pm - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

5h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:31 pm - 10:39 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

9h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$757American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

5:30 am - 4:19 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

10h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:30 am - 4:07 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

9h 37m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$836United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

9:50 am - 9:59 pmDSM Des Moines-BHM Birmingham

12h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:03 pm - 11:42 pmBHM Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

8h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Birmingham departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 71% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham at $331 round-trip.
•December ($662) and July ($626) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Birmingham takes 00m, covering 667 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Birmingham flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Birmingham range from $360 to $442, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines 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 $271 to $2,019. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHM)?
Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Birmingham?
Flights from Des Moines to Birmingham usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Birmingham pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Birmingham most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Birmingham?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Des Moines to Birmingham. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $662, a difference of $298.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Birmingham?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 12m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $364, about $298 less than Monday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Birmingham trip for January. Fares historically average $331 round-trip in that month - typically $331 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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