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

• Earliest: departs at 8:29 am and lands at 11:19 am
• Latest: departs at 9:26 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Birmingham takes 2h 50m, covering 859 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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Birmingham range from $368 to $669, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 61% above the $480 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $414 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), compared to $529 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Birmingham flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $331 to $2,384. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Birmingham flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from New York to Birmingham may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from New York to Birmingham. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $443 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $677, a difference of $234.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between New York and Birmingham.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 02m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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.

Among airlines operating New York to Birmingham flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

While US citizens are not required to have a visa to be allowed past immigration, there are a few documents you have to provide. The most important one is your passport which must be valid for the entire duration you will be in the country. For onward travel to other countries, the passport needs to have at least 6 months of remaining validity.

If you plan on getting a rental car while touring Birmingham, you might as well get one from the airport instead of taking a taxi to the city center and picking up your rental from there. BHM has a rental car center that hosts several top-rated rental companies such as Alamo, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty among others. This facility is located in Section 1B on the ground level of the parking deck although you are advised to reserve your car beforehand to avoid any inconvenience.

The TWA Hotel is the only hotel located inside JFK Airport. If you have an early flight, this would be the best place to spend the night since you are only about a 5min walk from the airport terminal. This can go a long way in reducing the stress that comes with that airport commute and also reduces the chances of missing your flight.

To enjoy the lounge facilities at EWR, consider booking your flight with American Airlines Delta, or United Airlines. Each of these airlines has a lounge at the airport with United having three locations around the airport. The United Club can be found in Terminal A, near Gate A20, and in Terminal C near Gates C74 and C93. The American Airlines Admirals Club is in Terminal A while the Delta Sky Club can be found in Terminal B.