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$60+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$60
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less
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From Alabama to California
One-way flight from Alabama to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to California.

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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 April 24, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:52 pmATL - LAX
1 stop6h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1310:35 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$126
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/64:57 pmATL - LAX
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/126:52 pmLAX - ATL
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/107:27 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 08mFrontier
Mon 5/1910:35 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 5/125:25 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1412:38 amLAS - ATL
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sun 6/297:22 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 21mFrontier
Wed 7/212:58 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$147
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/95:52 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1112:38 amLAS - ATL
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$150
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/148:02 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mFrontier
Mon 5/1911:50 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$152
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/78:54 pmATL - BUR
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1412:05 pmBUR - ATL
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/64:57 pmATL - BUR
1 stop29h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1012:05 pmBUR - ATL
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 4/239:28 pmATL - BUR
1 stop16h 49mFrontier
Tue 4/2912:07 pmBUR - ATL
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/227:45 amATL - RNO
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Wed 5/2811:51 amRNO - ATL
1 stop15h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$188
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:02 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$189

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/20

9:41 am-11:32 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

9:21 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$124

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/10

7:27 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

10:27 pm-6:06 am

Nonstop4h 39m

$126

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/6

4:57 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

6:52 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 08m

$127

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-8:19 am

Nonstop4h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/5

9:48 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 12m

$143

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/8

5:52 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

11:02 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 58m

$144

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/30

7:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/3

11:03 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$146

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

8:54 pm-11:16 am

1 stop17h 22m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/14

12:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$171

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/19

7:52 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

10:19 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$173

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/6

4:57 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/10

12:05 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$176

AtlantaReno

ATL - RNO

ATLRNO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/22

7:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Reno

Wed 5/28

11:51 am-6:10 am

1 stop15h 19m

$188

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/22

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Alabama to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 24, 2025.

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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Alabama to California, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Alabama to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$202Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$219Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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