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$130+ Cheap flights from California to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BHM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from California to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:37 pm
SAN
-
BHM
1 stop29h 41m
Breeze Airways
Mon 9/214:18 pm
BHM
-
SAN
1 stop22h 19m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/157:05 am
ONT
-
BHM
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Wed 8/192:08 pm
BHM
-
ONT
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/275:00 am
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/165:00 am
ONT
-
BHM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 9/213:00 pm
BHM
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/102:23 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 9/126:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/155:00 am
ONT
-
BHM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:20 am
BHM
-
ONT
2 stops12h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/175:10 am
LAX
-
BHM
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Thu 8/205:00 pm
BHM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/174:10 pm
LGB
-
BHM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:15 am
BHM
-
LGB
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/192:00 pm
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Tue 8/256:22 am
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 10/156:45 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 10/195:45 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 10/172:00 pm
SAN
-
BHM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 10/197:15 pm
BHM
-
SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/105:20 am
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sat 9/1212:20 pm
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$356

Find flight deals from California to Birmingham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Birmingham flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$436
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Birmingham 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

2:23 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Birmingham

Sat 9/12

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$338

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

11:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Birmingham

Sat 9/26

6:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$343

OntarioBirmingham

ONT - BHM

ONTBHM

Ontario

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Birmingham

Wed 8/19

7:20 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$351

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

Sat 8/15

12:34 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Birmingham

Wed 8/19

5:06 am-9:26 am

1 stop6h 20m

$355

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Thu 10/15

6:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 10/19

5:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$355

Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX - BHM

LAXBHM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

12:51 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 37m

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

7:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$355
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

Sat 10/17

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 10/19

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$355

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

6:45 am-6:12 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Birmingham

Tue 9/8

3:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$360

Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX - BHM

LAXBHM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

10:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Birmingham

Wed 10/21

10:12 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$363

Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX - BHM

LAXBHM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

11:59 pm-8:10 am

1 stop6h 11m

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

2:08 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$363

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Best time to book a flight from California to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Birmingham

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $457). Flying from California to Birmingham, Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $667). 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 California to Birmingham, Alabama?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Birmingham, Alabama flights typically cost between $363 and $517 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $355 on Southwest (Aug 17-Aug 20).

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

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Birmingham, Alabama. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham from California?

    If you book a flight to Birmingham from California, you will be flying to Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Birmingham, Alabama in 6h 47m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1763 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Birmingham, Alabama are Delta ($123), United Airlines ($143), and American Airlines ($149).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Birmingham, Alabama?

    While some choose either Ontario - Birmingham or San Jose - Birmingham, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Birmingham is the most popular route from California to Birmingham, Alabama.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $457). Flying from California to Birmingham, Alabama in February is currently the most expensive (average of $667). 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 California to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Birmingham. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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