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$169+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
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Round-trip from

$367
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416
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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 February 24, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/119:36 amBHM - SJC
3 stops29h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/157:54 pmSJC - BHM
3 stops34h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/103:00 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/1312:43 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/23$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:05 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Sun 4/205:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/23$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/57:00 amBHM - SJC
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1212:15 pmSJC - BHM
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/252:37 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/301:32 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:55 pmBHM - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/255:00 amOAK - BHM
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/23$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/213:25 pmBHM - OAK
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Wed 6/2510:45 pmOAK - BHM
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/23$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/211:15 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Thu 6/2611:45 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/23$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:55 pmBHM - SJC
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Tue 6/2410:20 pmSJC - BHM
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/23$497
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/108:52 amBHM - SFO
3 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/176:09 pmSFO - BHM
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$677
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Mon 3/31:31 pmBHM - SJC
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/57:54 pmSJC - BHM
2 stops10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$711
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 3/105:05 amBHM - SJC
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/146:10 amSJC - BHM
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$725

Find flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

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 February 24, 2025.

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Birmingham

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

9:36 am-1:24 pm

3 stops29h 48m

San Jose

Sat 3/15

7:54 pm-8:41 am

3 stops34h 47m

$367

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 3/10

3:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

12:43 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 29m

$368

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/16

8:05 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$380

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Jose

Sat 4/12

12:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$387

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 4/25

2:37 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

1:32 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$410

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/10

7:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

5:40 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$417

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 6/20

7:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$417

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 6/21

3:25 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Oakland

Wed 6/25

10:45 pm-8:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

$447

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/10

8:52 am-5:13 pm

3 stops34h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

6:09 pm-7:57 am

3 stops35h 48m

$677

BirminghamSan Jose

BHM - SJC

BHMSJC

Birmingham

Mon 3/3

1:31 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Jose

Wed 3/5

7:54 pm-8:41 am

2 stops10h 47m

$711

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $403). 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 February 24, 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 February 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,740 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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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 $169 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $172 and Southwest from $177 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.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    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 $403). 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 February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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