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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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Birmingham takes 2h 37m, covering 771 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 Philadelphia to Birmingham range from $422 to $606, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $495 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $492 for nonstop.

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.

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.

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%.

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

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $405 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $644, a difference of $239.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Birmingham.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Birmingham is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (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 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.

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.