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$99+ Cheap flights from Alabama to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$159
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$99
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$439
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:00 amATL - SAN
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Sat 3/88:18 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$164
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 4/19:15 pmATL - SAN
2 stops24h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/68:07 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$165
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:41 pmATL - SAN
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1310:29 amSAN - ATL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$168
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.
Fri 3/148:15 pmATL - SAN
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/169:30 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$177
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/187:23 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Sat 4/261:10 pmSAN - PNS
1 stop24h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$178
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:57 pmATL - SAN
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/188:15 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$187
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/87:15 pmPNS - SAN
2 stops13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/248:07 pmSAN - PNS
2 stops12h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$194
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/174:03 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/28:15 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$197
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.
Mon 3/319:30 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Fri 4/189:45 pmSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$219
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 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/129:30 amHSV - SAN
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/198:11 amSAN - HSV
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$264
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.
Tue 5/132:30 pmMGM - SAN
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Tue 8/129:40 pmSAN - MGM
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$266

Find flights from Alabama to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to San Diego 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.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/10

3:04 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops33h 54m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

8:07 pm-11:56 am

1 stop12h 49m

$159

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/25

9:28 pm-12:14 am

1 stop29h 46m

San Diego

Mon 4/28

8:14 am-7:34 am

1 stop20h 20m

$160

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 3/7

10:41 pm-7:30 am

1 stop11h 49m

San Diego

Thu 3/13

8:18 pm-7:30 am

1 stop8h 12m

$168

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Fri 4/18

7:23 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 51m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

1:10 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$178

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Sat 3/8

7:15 pm-6:30 am

2 stops13h 15m

San Diego

Mon 3/24

8:07 pm-10:37 am

2 stops12h 30m

$194

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/17

4:03 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

San Diego

Wed 4/2

8:15 am-3:34 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$197

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/25

4:33 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/28

8:15 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$207

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

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/8

9:15 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

9:40 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$253

HuntsvilleSan Diego

HSV - SAN

HSVSAN

Huntsville

Wed 3/12

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Diego

Wed 3/19

8:11 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$264

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Alabama to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Alabama to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to San Diego. 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 Alabama to San Diego as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Alabama to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Alabama?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Alabama, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Alabama to San Diego are Alaska Airlines ($99), Frontier ($100), and Spirit Airlines ($101).

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to San Diego?

    Most travelers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Diego, Chattanooga Lovell Field - San Diego or Huntsville - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Alabama to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Alabama to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Alabama to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to San Diego. 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$244Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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