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$50+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
mar 9 — mar 161
dom 3/9
dom 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$50
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$560

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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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 março 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
ter 3/189:26 amATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
ter 3/259:30 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
ter 4/19:26 amATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
ter 4/811:48 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
ter 3/186:20 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 10mFrontier
ter 3/259:30 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
qua 3/261:01 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
qua 4/96:00 amLAS - ATL
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$131
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
seg 3/317:17 amATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb 4/55:00 amLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
sáb 5/107:59 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 34mFrontier
qua 5/1411:45 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$137
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
ter 4/291:05 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 42mFrontier
qui 5/1511:03 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$137
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
qua 4/307:24 pmATL - BUR
2 stops14h 46mSpirit Airlines
qua 5/71:02 pmBUR - ATL
2 stops18h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$146
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qua 4/29:00 amATL - ONT
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
qua 4/99:09 pmONT - ATL
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
qua 4/28:23 pmATL - BUR
1 stop17h 52mFrontier
qua 4/912:33 pmBUR - ATL
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
ter 3/189:38 amATL - RNO
1 stop28h 49mFrontier
qua 3/2612:27 pmRNO - ATL
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
qua 4/28:23 pmATL - SNA
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
qua 4/912:25 pmSNA - ATL
1 stop13h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$170

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated março 4, 2025.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ter 3/18

9:26 am-11:37 am

Nonstop5h 11m

Los Angeles

ter 3/25

9:30 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$101

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ter 4/1

9:26 am-11:37 am

Nonstop5h 11m

Los Angeles

ter 4/8

11:48 pm-6:54 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$102

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ter 3/18

6:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Los Angeles

ter 3/25

9:30 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$103

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

qua 3/26

1:01 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

qua 4/9

6:00 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$131

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

dom 3/30

7:24 am-9:14 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sex 4/4

5:00 am-11:56 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$132

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

sáb 5/10

7:59 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

San Francisco

qua 5/14

11:45 pm-7:38 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$137

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ter 4/29

1:05 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

qui 5/15

11:03 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$137

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

qua 4/30

7:24 pm-7:10 am

2 stops14h 46m

Burbank Bob Hope

qua 5/7

1:02 pm-10:12 am

2 stops18h 10m

$146

AtlantaOntario

ATL - ONT

ATLONT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

qua 4/2

9:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Ontario

qua 4/9

9:09 pm-5:59 am

1 stop5h 50m

$168

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

qua 4/2

8:23 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 52m

Burbank Bob Hope

qua 4/9

12:33 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 27m

$170

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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, 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 março 4, 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 março 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Alabama to California, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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?

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    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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 março 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$202Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$219Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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