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$169+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BHM
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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$338
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$169
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$546
From Oakland to Birmingham
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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 julio 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 9/188:33 amOAK - BHM
2 stops25h 26mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/2911:28 amBHM - OAK
2 stops14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 8/2112:20 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
lun. 8/257:00 pmBHM - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mar. 9/94:58 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops13h 29mDelta
sáb. 9/131:06 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops11h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/31$381
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 8/145:27 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/185:57 pmBHM - OAK
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$459

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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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Birmingham

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Return

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OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

jue. 9/18

8:33 am-11:59 am

2 stops25h 26m

Birmingham

lun. 9/29

11:28 am-11:32 pm

2 stops14h 04m

$338

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

jue. 8/21

12:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Birmingham

lun. 8/25

7:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$342

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

mar. 9/9

4:58 pm-8:27 am

2 stops13h 29m

Birmingham

sáb. 9/13

1:06 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$381

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

jue. 8/14

5:27 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops19h 44m

Birmingham

lun. 8/18

5:57 pm-11:27 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$459

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

lun. 8/25

6:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$169

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Birmingham

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 OAK to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 julio 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines 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
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 Oakland to Birmingham. 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 Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip from $338. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $342, and Delta, from $381. These flights start at 39% 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?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Oakland, California to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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