West Lafayette to Birmingham (LAF–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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473 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 53m UA → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver ~8h 23m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
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West Lafayette to Birmingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
473 mi 1h 34m nonstop -1h behind

LAF–BHM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~5h 53m DEN ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAF → BHM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
BHM → LAF
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric LAF→BHM IND→BHM CMI→BHM
Distance from LAF – 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 39m 1h 2m
Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham flights · Savoy (CMI) to Birmingham flights · Gary (GYY) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAF with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
473 mi / 762 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

LAF–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance473 mi / 762 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAF to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 473 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind West Lafayette.
Yes, return flights from BHM to LAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND, CMI and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAF to BHM

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAF to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to BHM is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 473 miles (762 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Savoy (CMI) and Gary (GYY).