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Cheapest round-trip
$224
Typical prices: $420-$611
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/8Thu 1/25
PHL - BHM • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $410-$604
American Airlines
Sun 11/18Sun 11/25
PHL - BHM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 37m
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Cheapest • Avg $452 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham (PHL-BHM)

 

Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:15 am - 8:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
15h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
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4:28 pm - 8:20 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
26h 52m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$224Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:05 am - 8:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
15h 23m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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4:28 pm - 8:20 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
26h 52m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$238Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:25 pm - 8:28 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
26h 03m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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4:28 pm - 1:29 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
20h 01m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$257Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 21
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5:35 am - 11:30 amPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
6h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
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4:30 pm - 10:10 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$338Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:25 pm - 10:53 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
2h 28mnonstop
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12:36 pm - 3:47 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
2h 11mnonstop
$357American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:25 pm - 10:53 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
2h 28mnonstop
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6:15 am - 9:32 amBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
2h 17mnonstop
$357American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 8:00 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
7h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:00 am - 11:00 amBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Tue, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 28
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8:25 am - 11:22 amPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
3h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:40 pm - 12:51 amBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 25
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5:30 am - 9:59 amPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:45 am - 1:03 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
8:15 pm - 11:30 pmPHL  Philadelphia-BHM Birmingham
4h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
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3:15 pm - 9:25 pmBHM  Birmingham-PHL Philadelphia
5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$382Southwest

Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Birmingham flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Birmingham. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Birmingham at $405 round-trip.
•November ($643) and June ($552) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham the cheapest?

Flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Philadelphia to Birmingham flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$157
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Birmingham

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham

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Your Philadelphia to Birmingham flight questions, answered

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

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:11 am and lands at 10:48 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:48 pm and lands at 12:25 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 37m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Birmingham takes 2h 37m, covering 771 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Birmingham flight?

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham range from $420 to $611, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $420 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Philadelphia to Birmingham flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $497 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $452 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $486 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Philadelphia to Birmingham spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Birmingham flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Philadelphia 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 $257 to $1,426. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to Birmingham flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Birmingham route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Philadelphia to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $214, which is 30% below 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 starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 65% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $445 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $619, a difference of $174.

    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 airlines fly from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Birmingham.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 20m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Birmingham?

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

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Philadelphia to Birmingham flights?

    Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Birmingham flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Philadelphia to Birmingham flights?

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

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Philadelphia 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $445, about $174 less than Monday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Birmingham trip for February. Fares historically average $405 round-trip in that month - typically $238 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $452 round-trip on this route - about $34 less than direct flights (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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Direct departures

Philadelphia to Birmingham

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Birmingham to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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