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$172+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to San Francisco (BHM - 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(Delta)

One-way from

$174
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$715
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2612:00 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Tue 4/295:40 amSFO - BHM
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/25$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:55 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 7/226:25 amSFO - BHM
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/256:25 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:21 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:50 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/237:15 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$482
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 6/172:20 pmBHM - SFO
3 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - BHM
3 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$544

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/16

2:45 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:55 pm-8:24 am

1 stop6h 29m

$343

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

10:23 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-9:37 am

1 stop7h 16m

$345

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 4/22

12:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$348

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/16

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops14h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

5:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$473

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

2:20 pm-5:14 pm

3 stops28h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-7:05 am

3 stops29h 06m

$544

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 4/14

5:47 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$172

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$174

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

3:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$214

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

2:20 pm-5:14 pm

3 stops28h 54m

$230

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/2

1:32 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$363

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Deals found on 3/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 25, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $345 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $352 and $368 round-trip. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco are United Airlines ($174), Delta ($308), and Southwest ($313).

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$336Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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