Worth it from Birmingham this week, from £301
Flying out of Birmingham means Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM). Plenty of weekends don't need a plane at all: Nashville is 183 miles away, Destin & the Emerald Coast 217, the Great Smoky Mountains 241, Asheville 282 and New Orleans 312. For longer trips, the lowest fares we found start at $263 nonstop to Orlando, $399 nonstop to the Great Smoky Mountains and $509 nonstop to Chicago. Sedona ($417) and Asheville ($426) take a connection. Fares include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change.
14 new picks from Birmingham this week · last one 7 hours ago · next check in 01:40 · New picks from Birmingham land here as we find them.
Our picks from Birmingham right now
Each with the reasons, the catch and the total before you go.
Next weekend · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop from Birmingham to Knoxville in 1h 5m, leaving 2:10 PM Friday
- $399 per person, $114 below the typical fare on this route
- Carr's Northside in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 2,087 reviews, balcony or patio
£1,122 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £602 + hotel £520, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 5m
The catch: It's peak fall foliage, the busiest weekend stretch of the year, Friday has a 74% chance of showers, and Carr's Northside has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want fall color, hikes and a short nonstop for two; skip it if crowded trails and weekend traffic would spoil it for you.
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The weekend after · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysNot worth it this week
Nashville
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $524 per person, $103 below the typical fare on this route
- Breakfast included at Best Western Plus, rated 8.1 from 1,350 reviews
- Highs of 62–72°F with rain chances of 22% or less
£1,095 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £790 + hotel £305, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + B6 · with a stop · 44h 25m
The catch: The 1-stop fare takes 44h 25m round trip for a 183-mile trip, landing Saturday at 1:29 PM and getting you home Monday at 3:48 PM.
Worth it if you can switch to the Southwest nonstop; skip this 1-stop fare if you want a full weekend in Nashville.
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A week away · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Cancún
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $541 per person, $254 (32%) under the typical $795 fare
- Highs of 82–83°F and lows near 73°F all week
- Hotel and hostel KAB: 8 from 793 reviews, free cancellation, $40 a night
£1,029 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £816 + hotel £213, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
£191 per person below the typical fare on this route
Southwest · with a stop · 7h 15m
The catch: The flight out has 2 stops and takes 7h 15m, weather normals show drizzle or rain every day, and you'll need a passport.
Worth it if you want a warm week on a tight budget and don't mind a shared bathroom; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry skies.
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Just found · from BirminghamNot worth it this week
Orlando
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $461 per person, $52 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 83–84°F and an 11–19% chance of rain all weekend
- Westgate Town Center Resort scores 8.5 from 1,757 reviews, with free cancellation
£924 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £695 + hotel £205 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + F9 · with a stop · 40h 42m
The catch: There are 2 stops and 40h 42m of total flying, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:07 AM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 3:48 PM.
Worth it if you can take Monday off and want just one full park day; skip it if your weekend ends Sunday night.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Cabos
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- Southwest fare at $631 per person, $391 below the typical fare
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos: 8.2 from 1,525 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs 80–82°F, and December is peak humpback whale season
£1,341 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £951 + hotel £390, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 8h 40m
The catch: The Southwest fare has 2 stops and 8h 40m of travel, leaving Birmingham at 6:10 AM, and you'll need a passport.
Worth it if a two-stop, 8h 40m flight is a fair trade for warm December days by the sea; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Just found · from BirminghamWorth it, if
Asheville
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £17 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd
- Highs 58–62°F, little rain expected
£1,033 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £689 + hotel £344, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + G4 · with a stop · 58h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 58h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Also priced this week from Birmingham
The other finalists of the last refresh, cheapest fare we found per person.
| Destination | Dates | From | Nonstop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £198 | yes |
| Myrtle Beach | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £283 | no |
| Sedona | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £314 | no |
| Asheville | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £321 | no |
| Chicago | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £384 | yes |
| New Orleans | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £384 | no |
| Las Vegas | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £439 | no |
| Los Cabos | 11 – 15 Dec 2026 | £476 | no |
| Aruba | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £479 | no |
| Mexico City | 11 – 15 Dec 2026 | £497 | no |
| New York City | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £499 | no |
| Destin & the Emerald Coast | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £522 | no |
Cheapest routes from Birmingham, last 30 days
| Destination | Lowest | Typical | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | £198 | £387 | 20 · nonstop seen |
| Myrtle Beach | £283 | £283 | 1 |
| Great Smoky Mountains | £301 | £387 | 8 · nonstop seen |
| Sedona | £314 | £442 | 4 |
| Asheville | £321 | £362 | 11 |
| Chicago | £384 | £459 | 16 · nonstop seen |
| New Orleans | £384 | £443 | 4 |
| Nashville | £395 | £473 | 7 |
| Cancún | £408 | £599 | 6 |
| Las Vegas | £439 | £491 | 6 |
| Los Cabos | £476 | £770 | 13 |
| Aruba | £479 | £651 | 7 |
| Mexico City | £497 | £621 | 17 |
| New York City | £499 | £512 | 2 |
| Destin & the Emerald Coast | £522 | £612 | 3 |
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- Asheville, 23 – 25 Oct 2026 from £344 Just found
- Kyoto & Osaka, 5 – 10 Nov 2026 from £912 Just found
- Mexico City, 23 – 25 Oct 2026 from £507 Just found
- Chicago, 16 – 18 Oct 2026 from £455 Just found
- Honolulu & Oahu, 14 – 21 Nov 2026 from £531
- Sedona, 23 – 25 Oct 2026 from £314
- Las Vegas, 16 – 18 Oct 2026 from £495
- Kyoto & Osaka, 14 – 23 Nov 2026 from £1,075 Just found
- Kyoto & Osaka, 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 from £1,373 Just found
Questions about flying from Birmingham
Which airports do the trips from Birmingham use?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM). Fares are the cheapest return we found across them for the exact dates, per person, taxes and fees included.
How often do the Birmingham picks change?
Around the clock: we check live prices every few minutes across the cities and new picks from Birmingham land on this page as they are published. A pick stays until its departure date, then moves to the archive with the price it had.
What are the cheapest places to fly from Birmingham right now?
In the last 30 days: Orlando from £198, Myrtle Beach from £283, Great Smoky Mountains from £301, Sedona from £314, Asheville from £321, per person return.
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Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.