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$80+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to California

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BHM — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$167
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$430
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 4/218:52 amBHM - LAX
2 stops28h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/2312:27 pmLAX - BHM
2 stops17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/119:36 amBHM - BUR
3 stops35h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1811:38 amBUR - BHM
2 stops19h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/98:52 amBHM - SAN
3 stops24h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/139:08 pmSAN - BHM
2 stops32h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/79:33 amBHM - SNA
2 stops26h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/1010:40 amSNA - BHM
3 stops43h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/910:00 amBHM - SMF
2 stops15h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/135:15 pmSMF - BHM
2 stops13h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/217:09 pmBHM - LAX
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/232:50 pmLAX - BHM
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/117:25 amBHM - BUR
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Tue 3/1810:23 amBUR - BHM
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/19$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:20 amBHM - LAX
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Tue 3/258:00 amLAX - BHM
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:42 pmBHM - ONT
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Wed 4/2312:10 pmONT - BHM
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/18$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/117:00 amBHM - BUR
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 3/1812:55 pmBUR - BHM
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/169:24 amBHM - SAN
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1912:24 pmSAN - BHM
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/121:30 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Wed 4/166:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$345

Find flights from Birmingham to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 February 20, 2025.

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Birmingham

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Mon 4/21

8:52 am-11:27 am

2 stops28h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

12:27 pm-7:57 am

2 stops17h 30m

$167

BirminghamBurbank

BHM - BUR

BHMBUR

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

9:36 am-7:03 pm

3 stops35h 27m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/18

11:38 am-8:38 am

2 stops19h 00m

$220

BirminghamSan Diego

BHM - SAN

BHMSAN

Birmingham

Wed 4/9

8:52 am-7:19 am

3 stops24h 27m

San Diego

Sun 4/13

9:08 pm-7:57 am

2 stops32h 49m

$243

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHM - SNA

BHMSNA

Birmingham

Mon 4/7

9:33 am-9:57 am

2 stops26h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

10:40 am-7:57 am

3 stops43h 17m

$291

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Fri 5/9

10:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

5:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops13h 50m

$324

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Mon 4/21

7:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

2:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$336

BirminghamBurbank

BHM - BUR

BHMBUR

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

7:25 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/18

10:23 am-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$337

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

5:20 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

8:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$337

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Mon 4/21

5:42 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Ontario

Wed 4/23

12:10 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$337

BirminghamBurbank

BHM - BUR

BHMBUR

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/18

12:55 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$342

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Birmingham, 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 BHM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Birmingham to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to California?

    Birmingham (BHM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to California. It is only a 4.3 mi journey to Birmingham (BHM) from Birmingham’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $89 and Delta from $169 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Birmingham, Alabama to California consider Birmingham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Birmingham - Los Angeles or Birmingham - Ontario as they are the most popular.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Birmingham, 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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