Cheap flight deals from Birmingham (BHM) to Memphis (MEM)

Birmingham's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport serves more than 3 million passengers every year. It is located five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham at 5900 Messer Airport Highway. American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways provide domestic and international flights.

Airport Parking Information

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers more than 5,000 hourly, daily and long-term parking spaces as well as complimentary shuttles. Parking costs $1 per hour, or up to $24 per day, in the hourly and daily sections and $10 per day in the long-term parking section. A cell phone lot with 40 free parking spaces allows people to wait in their cars when they are picking someone up.

Ground Transportation Information

If you prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available. Birmingham has a bus system with a one-time fare of $1.25 or $3 for an all-day pass. The airport also offers limousine and shuttle services. Not only can Orbitz.com help you plan your air travel, but it can also help you plan your ground transportation.

Birmingham Airport Restaurants

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport features many restaurant options. Charley's Steakery, Pizza Hut Express, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Quiznos and Starbucks are all available if you want to catch a bite to eat while waiting for your flight. There is also a gift shop and newspaper stand. Check Orbitz.com for cheap flights from Birmingham the next time you are planning a trip.

Memphis International Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Memphis International Airport, you'll have your choice of most major domestic and international air carriers. The airport, located at 2600 Rental Road, is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, and it provides easy access to the city via Route 240.

Ground Transportation in Memphis

Although public transportation is limited, you will still find several ground transportation options upon arrival in Memphis to take you to your final destination. Expect to pay a relatively low fare of roughly $30 to get from the airport to the downtown area and more for a private car service. Search for a hotel using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to make reservations at a hotel that offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Alternatively, you can simply rent a car for the duration of your stay.

Memphis Area Weather Information

Memphis enjoys mild winters, and average temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s. In the summer, temperatures range from the 70s to the low 90s. If you are traveling to the Memphis area around the holiday season, you should bring a raincoat, as December is the rainiest month of the year.

What to Do in Memphis

The Mississippi River borders Memphis on the west, and it is flanked by five miles of parks for outdoor enthusiasts. To see Memphis from the water, rent a canoe or take a riverboat cruise. Beale Street is the place for nightlife, authentic soul food and shopping for souvenirs. For authentic southern barbecue, the Rendezvous Restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy your stay in Memphis, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to Memphis for your next trip.