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$180+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Birmingham, AL (OAK - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BHM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/35:40 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Sun 3/85:15 am
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/411:55 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop13h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/711:05 am
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/166:15 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sun 4/195:00 am
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$441
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/122:50 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Sun 3/155:50 pm
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$522
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/2911:10 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sat 1/312:00 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$1,067

Find flight deals from Oakland to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Birmingham (BHM). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$403
(Southwest)

One-way from

$180
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$468
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Price

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Tue 3/3

5:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

5:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$403

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Sat 4/4

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 4/7

5:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$403

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Thu 4/16

6:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Birmingham

Sun 4/19

5:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

$441

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 3/15

5:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 20m

$522

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Wed 3/11

4:49 pm-8:16 am

2 stops13h 27m

Birmingham

Mon 3/16

12:34 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$1,100

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Wed 3/4

7:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$180

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Fri 2/27

5:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$219

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Fri 2/6

12:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$454

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Fri 2/27

6:15 am-5:00 pm

3 stops56h 45m

$473

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Fri 2/6

7:16 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops48h 16m

$974

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Deals found on 1/27

Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Birmingham

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 Oakland to Birmingham in January.
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 Oakland, California-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Birmingham, Alabama 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 Oakland, California-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest from Oakland to Birmingham have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Oakland to Birmingham. 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 Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Departing from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama will take you 7h 55m. There are 1999 mi between Oakland, California and Birmingham, Alabama.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip from $287. This flight start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 Oakland to Birmingham

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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