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$40+ Cheap flights from Alabama to California

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BHM — LAX
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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 enero 30, 2025.

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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/2610:07 amATL - SNA
2 stops14h 32mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/56:45 amSNA - ATL
2 stops14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$106
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mié. 2/197:24 pmATL - BUR
1 stop15h 51mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/510:18 amBUR - ATL
2 stops11h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$115
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mié. 2/269:32 amATL - SNA
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/56:45 amSNA - ATL
2 stops14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$119
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jue. 3/278:36 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/318:07 amLAX - ATL
1 stop21h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$125
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jue. 2/273:08 pmATL - LAX
1 stop24h 55mFrontier
lun. 3/108:18 pmLAX - ATL
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$126
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mié. 2/269:32 amATL - SNA
1 stop28h 58mFrontier
jue. 3/135:54 pmSNA - ATL
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$127
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mié. 4/168:23 pmATL - BUR
1 stop17h 52mFrontier
lun. 4/2112:33 pmBUR - ATL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$128
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vie. 2/148:45 pmATL - LAX
Nonstop5h 18mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/1610:35 pmLAX - ATL
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$135
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mié. 3/127:48 pmATL - BUR
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/185:34 pmBUR - ATL
2 stops13h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$136
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mié. 3/510:41 pmATL - OAK
2 stops16h 38mSpirit Airlines
mar. 3/1110:30 amOAK - ATL
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$139
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sáb. 2/81:56 pmATL - LAS
2 stops19h 46mSpirit Airlines
mié. 2/128:45 amLAS - ATL
2 stops18h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$146
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mié. 2/129:32 amATL - ONT
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
mar. 2/1812:59 amONT - ATL
1 stop24h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$146

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 enero 30, 2025.

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AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 2/26

10:07 am-9:39 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/5

6:45 am-12:37 am

2 stops14h 52m

$106

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 2/19

7:24 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 51m

Burbank Bob Hope

mié. 3/5

10:18 am-12:37 am

2 stops11h 19m

$115

AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 2/26

9:32 am-11:30 am

1 stop28h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/5

6:45 am-12:37 am

2 stops14h 52m

$119

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

lun. 3/17

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/25

5:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$122

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

sáb. 3/8

9:26 am-11:37 am

Nonstop5h 11m

Los Angeles

mié. 3/19

5:35 am-11:58 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$123

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 2/27

3:08 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/10

8:18 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$126

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 4/16

8:23 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 52m

Burbank Bob Hope

lun. 4/21

12:33 pm-5:21 am

1 stop13h 48m

$128

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 3/12

7:48 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Burbank Bob Hope

mar. 3/18

5:34 pm-10:16 am

2 stops13h 42m

$136

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 3/5

10:41 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Oakland

mar. 3/11

10:30 am-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$139

AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 2/26

9:32 am-11:30 am

1 stop28h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 3/13

5:54 pm-7:30 am

1 stop10h 36m

$140

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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 enero 30, 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 enero 30, 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
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 $40. 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.

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    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 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 5 airlines flying from Alabama to California

Discover the top 5 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$202Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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