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$213+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Sacramento (BHM - SMF)

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SMF
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/13:05 pm
BHM
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SMF
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/83:40 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 8/46:25 am
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/1111:05 am
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/5$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/45:00 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1011:45 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sat 7/46:00 am
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Fri 7/103:00 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/256:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops9h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:35 am
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops8h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$435
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/235:15 pm
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Tue 7/283:55 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 9/253:57 pm
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 9/302:25 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/175:27 pm
BHM
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SMF
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Tue 7/2110:00 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$457

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$395
(Southwest)

One-way from

$213
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$495
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Sacramento 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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 8/25

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

2:23 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$395

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/10

3:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$431

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Fri 7/17

5:27 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/21

10:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$436

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Sat 8/1

4:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/9

6:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$462

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Thu 6/25

12:10 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/29

4:35 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 10m

$552

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Thu 6/25

2:56 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/29

2:24 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$698

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Fri 7/17

12:34 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/21

12:56 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$709
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Mon 8/10

5:06 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 53m

$213

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Mon 8/10

5:08 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$228

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$228

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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 Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $269). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Birmingham to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento?

    For as low as $436, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Birmingham, Alabama in 7h 26m. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Sacramento is about 1963 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $374. Southwest is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Sacramento.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $269). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham to Sacramento. 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$374Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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