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$74+ Cheap flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$430
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:02 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mFrontier
Mon 5/1911:50 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:52 pmATL - OAK
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1011:51 amOAK - ATL
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$159
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:50 amATL - OAK
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2011:51 amOAK - ATL
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:52 pmATL - SJC
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/274:28 pmSJC - ATL
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$167
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/78:54 pmATL - SJC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:00 amSJC - ATL
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$188
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:02 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$189
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:16 amATL - SJC
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Mon 5/57:41 pmSJC - ATL
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/287:30 pmATL - OAK
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/18:15 pmOAK - ATL
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$239
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/215:56 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/277:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/22$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/216:20 pmATL - SFO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2712:21 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/174:07 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 10/175:20 pmATL - OAK
1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/247:50 pmOAK - ATL
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$274

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

5:52 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Oakland

Sat 5/10

11:51 am-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$159

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/14

9:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

11:51 am-7:08 am

1 stop16h 17m

$163

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/21

5:52 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Jose

Tue 5/27

4:28 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 32m

$167

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/19

7:52 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

10:19 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$173

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

8:54 pm-11:04 am

1 stop17h 10m

San Jose

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$188

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/14

8:02 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:49 pm-7:49 am

1 stop8h 00m

$190

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/8

7:11 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Jose

Mon 5/19

7:41 pm-6:13 am

1 stop7h 32m

$196

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/1

5:59 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$227

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/21

5:56 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$228

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 8/28

7:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Oakland

Mon 9/1

8:15 pm-6:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

$239

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 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 Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,393 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
159 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Frontier flights start at $97 while deals on American Airlines start at $119 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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