Travelling from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) taking off from either of these.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to BHM, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flight ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check if flying out of EWR makes more sense for your journey.
You can board a direct flight from New York to BHM with Spirit Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to BHM route, Spirit Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BHM flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Begin your travels at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and fly straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from here.
Buckle up and take off from LGA with Delta Air Lines. This reputable carrier offers direct New York to BHM flight tickets.
The most frequently booked airline between LGA and BHM is Delta Air Lines.
With a dependable 84.56% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHM instead:
Explore without limits with a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and venture far and wide through Birmingham and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is ₹ 11,375. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 23,909. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from New York to BHM, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Plan your visit to Birmingham in March for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your New York to BHM flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Birmingham right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport:
16th Street Baptist Church and Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Birmingham travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Civil Rights District.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north of Birmingham, a visit to Nashville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Atlanta, about 225 kilometres east of Birmingham. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are among the biggest draws.
