Cheap Flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Traveling to central Alabama? Discover cheap flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), the state’s largest and busiest airport by passenger volume.
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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located about five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, in Jefferson County, Alabama. Opened in 1931 and named in part after civil rights leader Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the airport handled over 3.28 million passengers in 2025 and features a modern terminal with three concourses that opened in 2014.
Airport code
BHM (ICAO: KBHM)
Location
Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Distance from downtown Birmingham
Approximately 5 miles
Airlines serving BHM
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Breeze Airways (starting July 2026)
Popular Routes to and from Birmingham
Southeastern hubs dominate Birmingham’s route network, connecting the city to the broader domestic system.
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Domestic
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What to See Near Birmingham
Birmingham played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement, and the city’s Birmingham Civil Rights Institute offers an in-depth look at this history. The city also has a rich industrial heritage, symbolized by the giant Vulcan statue overlooking downtown, along with a growing culinary and arts scene drawing visitors from across the Southeast.Things to Know When Flying Into Birmingham
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FAQs —Flights to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth is served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways, which begins service in July 2026.
Atlanta is the busiest route from Birmingham, followed closely by Dallas-Fort Worth and Charlotte.
The airport is named in part after Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a prominent civil rights leader from Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located about five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, in Jefferson County.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for most routes, with earlier booking recommended around major sporting events and holidays.
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