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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Typical prices: $349-$551
Breeze Airways
Thu 9/6Tue 9/11
SDF - BHM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$174
Typical prices: $187-$393
Breeze Airways
Thu 9/6
SDF - BHM • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Birmingham. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 45% price drop
March
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $532 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Birmingham (SDF-BHM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Birmingham

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
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11:12 am - 7:03 amSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
20h 51m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale
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4:18 pm - 10:11 amBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
16h 53m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$291Breeze Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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12:40 pm - 7:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
7h 45m1 stop Houston Hobby
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4:55 pm - 8:35 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
2h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
$293Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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12:40 pm - 7:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
7h 45m1 stop Houston Hobby
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6:00 am - 3:15 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$298Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:45 am - 11:50 amSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
6h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field
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6:00 am - 3:15 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$303Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:27 pm - 10:32 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
4h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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12:10 pm - 6:50 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:15 pm - 6:35 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
6h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 12:10 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl
$315Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:15 pm - 9:45 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
9h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
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5:20 am - 11:20 amBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$320Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:05 am - 4:15 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
10h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby
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6:00 am - 3:15 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$325Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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12:50 pm - 5:35 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
5h 45m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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3:30 pm - 9:05 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$333Southwest
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
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11:56 am - 6:20 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-BHM Birmingham
7h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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3:20 pm - 9:43 pmBHM  Birmingham-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$371American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Birmingham flights

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Birmingham start at $291. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $349 to $551. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $291 on Breeze Airways.

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Key details for Louisville to Birmingham flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$174
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
Flight from Louisville to Birmingham

When to book flights from Louisville to Birmingham

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville 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 Louisville to Birmingham flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Birmingham?

    Flights from Louisville to Birmingham usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

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

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Birmingham pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 66% on the Louisville to Birmingham route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,007, a difference of $658. 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, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Birmingham?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Birmingham takes 0h 00m, covering 324 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Louisville to Birmingham?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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 Louisville 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 $291 to $686. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Birmingham looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Birmingham are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $234.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 4h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 36m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Birmingham?

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

  • 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 $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Avis
    · Budget

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

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Birmingham range from $349 to $551, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Birmingham flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $349 - about $658 less than Saturday (65% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Birmingham trip for February. Fares historically average $235 round-trip in that month - typically $497 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Louisville to Birmingham

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Louisville (SDF)
Birmingham (BHM)