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$88+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SAN
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alabama (USAL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$138
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)
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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 December 22, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/309:26 amATL - SAN
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Fri 1/36:56 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$298
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/269:27 pmATL - SAN
1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/110:16 amSAN - ATL
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/255:28 amCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Wed 1/16:15 amSAN - CHA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/21$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/235:59 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/119:55 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$473
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2312:30 pmMOB - SAN
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/48:15 amSAN - MOB
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/285:10 amATL - SAN
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:48 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/231:05 pmMOB - SAN
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:48 pmSAN - MOB
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$562
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:06 pmPNS - SAN
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Sat 12/286:25 amSAN - PNS
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/261:35 pmHSV - SAN
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/307:15 amSAN - HSV
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$574
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/287:25 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 48mDelta
Mon 1/610:30 pmSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/21$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/226:00 amMOB - SAN
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Fri 1/39:50 pmSAN - MOB
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/21$604
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/287:20 pmATL - SAN
2 stops21h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/307:16 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$621

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 December 22, 2024.

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PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 1/13

7:17 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

6:25 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$131

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/14

10:54 pm-9:29 am

1 stop13h 35m

San Diego

Thu 2/20

2:48 pm-6:09 am

1 stop12h 21m

$184

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/21

10:15 am-11:52 pm

1 stop16h 37m

San Diego

Tue 1/28

2:10 pm-8:01 pm

3 stops26h 51m

$185

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/15

4:08 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

8:10 am-3:08 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$197

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/11

9:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:26 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$213

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/11

5:04 am-9:27 am

1 stop7h 23m

San Diego

Wed 3/19

6:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$216

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/4

10:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

12:40 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$221

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Fri 1/10

7:39 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 18m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

1:31 pm-9:15 am

2 stops17h 44m

$233

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/4

7:12 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

San Diego

Tue 2/11

11:48 am-6:57 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$247

PensacolaSan Diego

PNS - SAN

PNSSAN

Pensacola

Mon 1/13

10:20 am-3:26 pm

3 stops31h 06m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

4:21 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops24h 19m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to San Diego

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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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and United 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
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,265 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Frontier ($88), Alaska Airlines ($97), and Delta ($99).

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

    Most travelers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Diego, Pensacola - 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 5 airlines flying from Alabama to San Diego

Discover the top 5 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$355Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$506Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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