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Flights from Columbus to Birmingham
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 2h 37m door to door (104 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 37m
Columbus to Birmingham at a glance
Fastest journey2h 37mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Birmingham
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMH Nashville (BNA) BHM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu20:15 CMH20:13 BNA1h 02m connection21:15 BNA21:52 BHMSouthwest Airlines
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon18:30 CMH19:44 ATL0h 46m connection20:30 ATL20:11 BHMDelta Air Lines
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CMH Chicago (MDW) BHM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Wed16:15 CMH16:09 MDW0h 51m connection17:00 MDW18:21 BHMSouthwest Airlines
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CMH Charlotte (CLT) BHM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:15 CMH09:17 CLT5h 43m connection15:00 CLT15:03 BHMAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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CMH Detroit (DTW) BHM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun14:15 CMH14:57 DTW5h 33m connection20:30 DTW21:07 BHMRepublic Airlines + Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 793 km492 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hBirmingham vs Columbus
- Currency in Birmingham
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → BHM
Flights from Columbus to Birmingham: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 793 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (MDW) and Charlotte (CLT). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Nashville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Birmingham?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Columbus.





