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$113+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Mytrip
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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$113
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$476
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/105:15 amBHM - ONT
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Sat 5/177:05 amONT - BHM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/14$287
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/28:57 amBHM - LAX
2 stops15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/51:04 pmLAX - BHM
2 stops16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/2110:23 amBHM - SFO
1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:03 amSFO - BHM
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/1410:44 amBHM - SAN
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2112:43 pmSAN - BHM
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/65:47 pmBHM - LAX
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 5/1312:05 pmLAX - BHM
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/15$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 8/185:25 amBHM - MFR
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/237:10 amMFR - BHM
2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:00 amBHM - ONT
2 stops14h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/175:05 amONT - BHM
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/85:00 amBHM - LAX
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/145:05 amLAX - BHM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 6/107:40 pmBHM - FAT
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/147:05 pmFAT - BHM
2 stops11h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/211:43 pmBHM - ONT
2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/286:01 amONT - BHM
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:58 pmBHM - SAN
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/216:15 amSAN - BHM
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:00 pmBHM - MFR
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/95:10 amMFR - BHM
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$351

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to California that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Sat 5/10

5:15 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 53m

Ontario

Sat 5/17

7:05 am-2:48 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$287

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Fri 5/2

8:57 am-10:06 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

1:04 pm-8:02 am

2 stops16h 58m

$288

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

10:23 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

7:03 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$307

BirminghamSan Diego

BHM - SAN

BHMSAN

Birmingham

Wed 5/14

10:44 am-3:53 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

12:43 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$307

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Tue 5/6

5:47 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

12:05 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$307

BirminghamMedford

BHM - MFR

BHMMFR

Birmingham

Mon 8/18

5:25 am-12:33 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Medford

Sat 8/23

7:10 am-8:18 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$320

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Sat 5/10

8:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops14h 34m

Ontario

Sat 5/17

5:05 am-8:42 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$323

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Thu 5/8

5:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops8h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

5:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$330

BirminghamFresno

BHM - FAT

BHMFAT

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

7:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/14

7:05 pm-9:04 am

2 stops11h 59m

$340

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

1:43 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Ontario

Wed 5/28

6:01 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$342

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to California

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 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 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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

  • 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 $113 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $144 and American Airlines from $157 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 - San Francisco or Birmingham - Los Angeles 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.

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

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

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

    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 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 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to California

Discover the top 5 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$219Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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