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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Birmingham.

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $491 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $679, a difference of $243. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 10:27 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:47 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 02m.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham takes 2h 02m, covering 626 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 $211 to $1,212. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 18m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Birmingham is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham range from $420 to $625, with an average of $481 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Birmingham route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.