Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at BHM?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International — Birmingham
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Risky — 18% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at BHM gives you about a 18% chance of missing your connection.
18%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
72m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at BHM
A 60-minute connection at BHM is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 18% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 137 minutes.
·Airport reliability: BHM has a 80% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at BHM, the average delay is 72 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at BHM
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 137+ minute layovers at BHM
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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