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Cheapest round-trip
$315
Typical prices: $362-$613
Southwest
Sun 2/4Fri 2/9
STL - BHM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $181-$326
Southwest
Fri 12/21
STL - BHM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and Birmingham. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $492 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Birmingham (STL-BHM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Birmingham

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:40 pm - 9:45 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
4h 05m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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12:00 pm - 4:55 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 55m1 stop Houston Hobby
$315Southwest
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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7:05 am - 11:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
4h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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6:35 pm - 11:55 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl
$315Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:02 am - 12:37 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:12 pm - 5:46 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 9
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 11:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
7h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Nashville Intl
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6:20 am - 11:55 amBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 35m1 stop Orlando
$320Southwest
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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2:30 pm - 8:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
5h 40m2 stops Kansas City Dallas Love Field
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7:05 am - 1:15 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$320Southwest
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 2
American Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:06 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
5h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:08 pm - 6:49 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380American Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 4:07 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
7h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:01 pm - 10:30 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$400United Airlines
Thu, Apr 29 - Sun, May 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:17 am - 2:28 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$425Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 4:19 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
7h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:15 pm - 6:09 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$437United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 4:14 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BHM Birmingham
3h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:23 pm - 9:42 pmBHM  Birmingham-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$569Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Birmingham flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Birmingham?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Birmingham typically range from $362 to $613. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $315, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Birmingham?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Birmingham. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 80% higher.

Key details for St. Louis to Birmingham flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$158
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from St. Louis to Birmingham

When to book flights from St. Louis to Birmingham

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Birmingham based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your St. Louis to Birmingham flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Birmingham?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Birmingham:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Birmingham?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Birmingham takes 00m, covering 411 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Birmingham flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Birmingham range from $362 to $613, with an average of $433 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $315 to $1,297. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Birmingham looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Birmingham are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 11% 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 averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Birmingham?

    Flights from St. Louis to Birmingham usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Birmingham pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Birmingham most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Birmingham?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from St. Louis to Birmingham. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $381 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $780, a difference of $399.

    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 St. Louis to Birmingham?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 3h 51m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 47m 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.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Birmingham flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $381, about $399 less than Saturday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Birmingham trip for May. Fares historically average $344 round-trip in that month - typically $446 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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

More options for your flight from St. Louis to Birmingham

Complete your trip to Birmingham with a hotel stay or car rental