Cheap Flights from Houston to Birmingham
Cheap Flights from Houston to Birmingham
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Birmingham? 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 Houston to Birmingham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–8,500 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 Houston to Birmingham for specific travel dates.
2026-12-04
IAH - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-06
IAH - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
IAH - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
IAH - BHM
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-05
IAH - BHM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-06
IAH - BHM
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
Houston to Birmingham flight facts
Distance
562 mi
904 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Birmingham is in the same time zone as Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Birmingham
BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Huntsville · Huntsville is 74 mi from Birmingham
Flights Houston - Atlanta · Atlanta is 134 mi from Birmingham
Flights Austin - Birmingham · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Nashville · Nashville is 177 mi from Birmingham
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Birmingham
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
IAH - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
IAH - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
IAH - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
IAH - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
IAH - BHM
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 31,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
IAH - BHM
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Birmingham 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 Houston to Birmingham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Birmingham.
Houston and Birmingham are about 562 miles (904 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 562-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Birmingham is in the same time zone as Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (BHM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Birmingham, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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