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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Alabama

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BHM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Alabama

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Wed 1/73:09 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Mon 1/57:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Tue 1/63:09 pmATL - SFO
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Tue 1/610:46 pmATL - SFO
2 stops22h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:30 pmSFO - ATL
2 stops19h 17mFrontier
Tue 1/67:00 amATL - SFO
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:30 pmSFO - ATL
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:03 pmATL - SFO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Wed 1/73:09 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/177:30 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:49 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/179:00 amBHM - SFO
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Mon 1/57:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Tue 1/63:09 pmATL - SFO
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Sun 1/47:59 pmATL - SFO
2 stops30h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$323

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Frontier)

One-way from

$111
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$642
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Alabama 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Alabama that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Alabama

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Pensacola

Thu 1/22

6:17 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 11m

$217

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

9:42 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Pensacola

Thu 1/22

6:17 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 11m

$235

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

8:05 am-10:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$237

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:05 pm-6:43 am

Nonstop4h 38m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/25

9:00 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$237

San FranciscoPensacola

SFO - PNS

SFOPNS

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Pensacola

Fri 1/23

5:33 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$245

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

1:51 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$246

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

10:45 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$246

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

10:45 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

7:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$254

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/27

7:50 am-6:43 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$274

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:30 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 32m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/21

9:00 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Alabama

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from San Francisco to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 SFO to AL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Alabama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Alabama in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. 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 Alabama. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Alabama, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Alabama. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Alabama?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Alabama.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Alabama?

    Departing from San Francisco to Alabama will take you 4h 30m. San Francisco and Alabama are separated by a distance of 2133 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $207 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $214 and ITA Airways from $240 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, San Francisco - Birmingham or San Francisco - Pensacola when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Alabama.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from San Francisco to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 San Francisco to Alabama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Alabama. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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