How to get from Philadelphia to Birmingham: connecting flights, about 6h 17m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Birmingham

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Best fares from Philadelphia to Birmingham

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Cheapest one-way $280 18 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $474 18 November 2026, AA Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $280

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 17m
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 782 mi (1,259 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 17m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Atlanta flight 2h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Birmingham flight 55m

Via New York

17h 17m

with the connection

Philadelphia to New York flight 11h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Birmingham: LaGuardia.

New York to Birmingham flight 2h 52m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Philadelphia to cities closest to Birmingham

Philadelphia to Atlanta Atlanta: 140 mi (226 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 22m from $74 Philadelphia to Nashville Nashville: 183 mi (294 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 16m from $141 Philadelphia to Pensacola Pensacola: 216 mi (347 km) from Birmingham, flight 1h 54m from $141 Philadelphia to Memphis Memphis: 216 mi (348 km) from Birmingham, flight 2h 56m Philadelphia to New Orleans New Orleans: 312 mi (502 km) from Birmingham, flight 3h 20m Philadelphia to Charlotte Charlotte: 360 mi (580 km) from Birmingham, flight 1h 57m from $90

To Birmingham from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Birmingham New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 52m Atlanta to Birmingham Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 55m Miami to Birmingham Miami: 1,023 mi (1,646 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 12m Denver to Birmingham Denver: 1,575 mi (2,534 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 36m from $331 Seattle to Birmingham Seattle: 2,373 mi (3,819 km) from Philadelphia, flight 7h 40m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Birmingham?

Via Atlanta: 2h 22m to the connection, 55m after it, about 6h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.

Which cities can you connect in between Philadelphia and Birmingham?

Atlanta (6h 17m total) and New York (17h 17m total).

How far is Birmingham from Philadelphia?

782 mi (1,259 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.