Flying from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) leaving from here.
Birmingham is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BHM, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to BHM.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BHM flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
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 Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BHM instead:
Pick up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Currently, R 25,415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 27,599. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BHM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Visit Birmingham in March if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Melbourne to BHM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
16th Street Baptist Church and Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Birmingham to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Civil Rights District.
Explore more of the United States
Nashville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
Around 225 kilometres east of Birmingham, Atlanta is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
