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$61+ Cheap flights from Alabama to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alabama (USAL) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Alabama to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:13 pmATL - LAX
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Mon 1/1311:01 amLAX - ATL
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/52:03 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/610:25 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$133
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:09 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 12mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/610:25 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:26 amATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 45mFrontier
Fri 12/1311:55 pmLAS - ATL
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$141
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/37:46 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/106:25 amLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$142
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/106:00 pmATL - LAS
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1212:56 amLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:25 amATL - ONT
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Tue 2/1112:59 amONT - ATL
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:03 amATL - BUR
2 stops12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/119:30 pmBUR - ATL
2 stops9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:15 amATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mFrontier
Tue 12/242:34 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/510:06 pmATL - OAK
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/97:06 pmOAK - ATL
1 stop15h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:11 pmATL - PSP
1 stop19h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/196:31 pmPSP - ATL
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/109:00 amATL - SAN
1 stop17h 49mFrontier
Wed 12/116:25 amSAN - ATL
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$185

Find flights from Alabama to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/17

2:13 pm-12:30 am

1 stop13h 17m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

11:01 am-12:45 am

1 stop10h 44m

$130

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/5

2:03 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

10:25 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop4h 11m

$133

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/5

9:09 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

10:25 pm-5:36 am

Nonstop4h 11m

$137

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/11

7:26 am-9:11 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/13

11:55 pm-11:19 am

1 stop8h 24m

$141

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/3

7:46 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/10

6:25 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$142

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/15

8:26 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/26

6:11 am-7:31 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$144

AtlantaOntario

ATL - ONT

ATLONT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/29

7:26 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 17m

Ontario

Wed 2/5

7:45 am-8:01 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$148

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/14

8:26 am-8:35 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/21

9:30 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$153

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/17

5:25 am-2:57 pm

1 stop12h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

2:34 pm-5:00 am

1 stop11h 26m

$169

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/11

8:26 am-8:35 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 2/14

12:33 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 07m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to California

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Alabama to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $240). Flying from Alabama to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Alabama to California, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Spirit Airlines and Frontier. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Alabama to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $240). Flying from Alabama to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Alabama to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$202Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$506Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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