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$124+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$430
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/256:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/69:33 amBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Wed 6/1111:40 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/16$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/296:47 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3012:43 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$345
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:35 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Wed 5/215:15 amSFO - BHM
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$373
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:57 amBHM - OAK
3 stops47h 52mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/56:29 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/315:05 amBHM - SJC
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/76:00 amSJC - BHM
1 stop8h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$477
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/238:57 amBHM - SJC
2 stops27h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3011:07 amSJC - BHM
2 stops18h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/175:00 amBHM - SJC
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Sun 7/202:20 pmSJC - BHM
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/176:25 amBHM - SJC
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Sun 7/2011:00 pmSJC - BHM
2 stops11h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/16$527
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:57 amBHM - SFO
3 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:09 pmSFO - BHM
3 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$603
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 4/237:00 amBHM - SJC
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:54 pmSJC - BHM
2 stops10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 11/77:05 amBHM - STS
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/102:32 pmSTS - BHM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$691

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

10:23 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$307

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 6/6

9:33 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

11:40 am-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$343

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

6:47 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:43 am-9:43 am

1 stop7h 00m

$345

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/14

2:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$373

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 5/1

8:57 am-6:49 am

3 stops47h 52m

Oakland

Mon 5/5

6:29 pm-8:02 am

2 stops11h 33m

$404

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Sat 5/31

5:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$477

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Thu 7/17

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Jose

Sun 7/20

2:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 25m

$517

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Thu 7/17

6:25 am-2:46 pm

2 stops10h 21m

San Jose

Sun 7/20

11:00 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$527

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/30

8:57 am-5:13 pm

3 stops34h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

6:09 pm-8:02 am

3 stops35h 53m

$603

BirminghamSanta Rosa

BHM - STS

BHMSTS

Birmingham

Thu 9/25

5:19 am-12:24 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 9/29

2:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$696

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 16, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
4,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $154 and Delta from $154 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area consider Birmingham - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Jose or Birmingham - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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