Birmingham to Phoenix (BHM–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHM–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,452 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 6 | 737, 73H, 7S7 | 3h45-3h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Birmingham
| Metric | BHM→PHX | ATL→PHX | PDK→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHM | – | 134 mi | 142 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 190 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 53m | 4h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BHM: CDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
BHM–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHM to PHX
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHM to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHM to PHX ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,452 miles (2,336 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).