
Cheap Flights from Birmingham to New York
Cheap Flights from Birmingham to New York
Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to New York? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Birmingham to New York vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Birmingham to New York for specific travel dates.
2026-12-16
BHM - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-17
BHM - LGA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 8,500 Pts + $11.2

2026-11-27
BHM - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-12-02
BHM - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-11-23
BHM - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6

2026-11-26
BHM - LGA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6

Birmingham to New York flight facts
Distance
860 mi
1,384 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Airports in Birmingham
BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Huntsville - New York · Huntsville is 74 mi from Birmingham
Flights Birmingham - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights MONTGOMERY - New York · MONTGOMERY is 90 mi from Birmingham
Flights Atlanta - New York · Atlanta is 134 mi from Birmingham
Flights Chattanooga - New York · Chattanooga is 135 mi from Birmingham
Flights Birmingham - Providence · Providence is 149 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from Birmingham to New York
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
BHM - LGA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BHM - JFK
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BHM - JFK
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BHM - JFK
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BHM - LGA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BHM - LGA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6

Selected hotels for your next stay

New York (United States)
Thompson Central Park New York
From 20,000 Pts or $418
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120

New York (USA)
HGU New York, an SLH Hotel
From 49,000 Pts or $190
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Birmingham to New York depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Birmingham to New York.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Birmingham to New York.
Birmingham and New York are about 860 miles (1,384 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 860-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Departures from Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (BHM). Arrivals in New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New York, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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