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Birmingham → Houston

Nov 20, 2026 · one way

BHM → IAH1 adulteconomyOne way

4 flight options · 3 airlines

Nonstop flights

Fri, Nov 20 · One way

United Airlines
4:49 pmBHM
2h 6m
Nonstop
6:55 pmIAH

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

Fri, Nov 20 · One way

United Airlines
6:50 pmBHM
2h 8m
Nonstop
8:58 pmIAH

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

One-stop flights

Fri, Nov 20 · One way

American Airlines
12:12 pmBHM
4h 51m
DFW · 1h 16m
5:03 pmIAH

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

Fri, Nov 20 · One way

Delta Air Lines
10:25 amBHM
7h 15m
ATL · 3h 56m
5:40 pmIAH

One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-11-20 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA4401$180.002026-10-29T00:48:49Z
2026-11-20 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA3139 + AA6298$170.002026-10-29T00:48:49Z
2026-11-20 · one wayDelta Air LinesDL3164 + DL1223$185.002026-10-29T00:48:49Z
2026-11-20 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA4256$180.002026-10-29T00:48:49Z

2026-11-20 · one way · $180.00

  • United Airlines UA4401: BHM 2026-11-20 16:49:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 18:55:00; nonstop; 126 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-20 · one way · $170.00

  • American Airlines AA3139 / AA6298: BHM 2026-11-20 12:12:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 17:03:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 291 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA3139: BHM 2026-11-20 12:12:00 → DFW 2026-11-20 14:27:00; layover at DFW: 76 minutes.
    • AA6298: DFW 2026-11-20 15:43:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 17:03:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $185.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL3164 / DL1223: BHM 2026-11-20 10:25:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 17:40:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL3164: BHM 2026-11-20 10:25:00 → ATL 2026-11-20 12:26:00; layover at ATL: 236 minutes.
    • DL1223: ATL 2026-11-20 16:22:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 17:40:00.

2026-11-20 · one way · $180.00

  • United Airlines UA4256: BHM 2026-11-20 18:50:00 → IAH 2026-11-20 20:58:00; nonstop; 128 minutes. Local airport times.

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