Traveling from New York to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to BHX departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Birmingham Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
EWR is about 24 kilometers from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to BHX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometers from central New York. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your 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 Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Birmingham Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Birmingham Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, central Birmingham is around 14 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
At the moment, AED 1,117 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Birmingham Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,122. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to BHX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable New York to Birmingham Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Birmingham Airport (BHX). Visit Birmingham in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your New York to BHX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Birmingham Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Birmingham right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Birmingham Airport:
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Birmingham to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 153 kilometers southeast of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Manchester, roughly 121 kilometers north of Birmingham. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are key reasons to visit.