What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $367 and $588 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $209. Spirit Airlines flights start at $231 while deals on Delta start at $455 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 19% on the overall cost on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 27 days in advance, which can save you up to 165% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 27 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $357. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $960.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Birmingham, Alabama in September are about $503 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $268.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland?

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

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$273 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$209 (Southwest)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$416

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Fri 4/49:33 amBHM - OAK

2 stops23h 03mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/76:55 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops11h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$273

Fri 4/44:30 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop9h 10mSouthwest

Mon 4/72:30 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$367

Sat 4/121:30 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops10h 56mDelta

Thu 4/175:10 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops13h 14mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$588

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Fri 4/49:33 amBHM - OAK

2 stops23h 03mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/76:55 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops11h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$273

Fri 4/44:30 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop9h 10mSouthwest

Mon 4/72:30 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 2/20

$367

Sat 4/121:30 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops10h 56mDelta

Thu 4/175:10 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops13h 14mDelta

Deal found 2/20

$588

Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Oakland
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Mon 2/244:25 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops9h 31mDelta

Thu 2/276:00 amOAK - BHM

2 stops9h 52mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$1,003

Fri 3/79:36 amBHM - OAK

3 stops46h 40mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/115:52 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$472

One-way flights from Birmingham to Oakland
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Thu 5/13:50 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 2/18

$209

Fri 3/149:36 amBHM - OAK

2 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$231

Thu 5/18:52 amBHM - OAK

3 stops47h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$233

Sat 3/811:40 amBHM - OAK

2 stops13h 14mDelta

Deal found 2/19

$455

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 4/4

9:33 am-6:36 am

2 stops23h 03m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-8:38 am

2 stops11h 43m

$273

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 4/4

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

2:30 pm-12:55 am

2 stops8h 25m

$367

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 4/12

1:30 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Oakland

Thu 4/17

5:10 pm-8:24 am

2 stops13h 14m

$588

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 5/1

3:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$209

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 3/14

9:36 am-9:35 am

2 stops25h 59m

$231

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 5/1

8:52 am-6:49 am

3 stops47h 57m

$233

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 3/8

11:40 am-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$455

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Deals found on 2/18

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,220 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,013 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,411 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $367 and $588 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $209. Spirit Airlines flights start at $231 while deals on Delta start at $455 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$331	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$353	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Oakland

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

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