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$88+ Cheap flights from Alabama to San Francisco (SFO)

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alabama (USAL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Alabama to San Francisco
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/87:48 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mFrontier
Fri 12/1311:59 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$170
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:29 pmATL - SFO
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/146:55 amSFO - ATL
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:10 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2911:35 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$218
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:29 pmATL - SFO
1 stop7h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 12/156:18 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop13h 49mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/125:39 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1611:45 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/205:13 pmATL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1112:27 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/78:59 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 24mDelta
Fri 12/139:30 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/20$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/146:30 pmATL - SFO
2 stops17h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/248:35 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop18h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/128:29 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Sun 12/1512:38 amSFO - CHA
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:18 pmHSV - SFO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 12/1611:59 amSFO - HSV
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/131:33 pmHSV - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1411:59 pmSFO - HSV
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$323
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:17 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Thu 12/192:34 pmSFO - PNS
1 stop28h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$328

Find flights from Alabama to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 2/8

5:14 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop21h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

8:10 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$158

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/8

7:48 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 12/13

11:59 pm-7:47 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$170

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/19

11:22 am-7:24 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

11:20 pm-6:58 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$209

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/13

12:29 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

6:55 am-12:29 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$213

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/13

12:29 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

6:18 pm-11:07 am

1 stop13h 49m

$225

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/8

1:22 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

12:27 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 06m

$238

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/4

6:30 pm-8:47 am

1 stop17h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

12:14 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop26h 16m

$248

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/12

5:39 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

11:45 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

$258

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/7

8:59 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 12/13

9:30 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$271

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/12

8:29 pm-1:06 am

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

12:38 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 42m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from Alabama to San Francisco, 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 by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Alabama to San Francisco have to say. 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
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco from Alabama?

    For a flight from Alabama to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $99 and $100 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Alabama to San Francisco are Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Francisco and Huntsville - San Francisco.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 3 airlines flying from Alabama to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to San Francisco. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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