Cheap Flights from Richmond to Birmingham
Cheap Flights from Richmond to Birmingham
Looking for cheap flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Birmingham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–15,000 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 Richmond to Birmingham for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $17.1
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Richmond to Birmingham flight facts
Distance
596 mi
959 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Airports in Birmingham
BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Birmingham · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Baltimore - Birmingham · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights Richmond - Atlanta · Atlanta is 134 mi from Birmingham
Flights Richmond - Nashville · Nashville is 177 mi from Birmingham
Premium cabin flights from Richmond to Birmingham
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 34,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
RIC - BHM
First | 1 Stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Richmond 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 Richmond to Birmingham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Richmond to Birmingham.
Richmond and Birmingham are about 596 miles (959 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 596-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Departures from Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC). 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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