HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Birmingham

$205+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BHM
May 11 — May 181
Mon 5/11
Mon 5/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Oakland to Birmingham with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/128:15 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sat 5/161:55 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 5/125:05 pm
OAK
-
BHM
2 stops13h 22m
Delta
Sat 5/165:15 am
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/10$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 6/161:10 pm
OAK
-
BHM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/176:15 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 7/18:00 am
OAK
-
BHM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 7/83:05 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1610:15 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Mon 6/225:15 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/1910:15 am
OAK
-
BHM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/222:40 pm
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 6/192:05 pm
OAK
-
BHM
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/225:15 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$462

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 April 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(Southwest)

One-way from

$205
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$567
Provider with most accurate pricing for Oakland-Birmingham flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Oakland-Birmingham flights.
Search Deals
From Oakland to Birmingham
Search Deals
One-way flight from Oakland to Birmingham
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($295 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 April 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Birmingham

Sat 5/16

1:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$387
Quickest round-trip

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Tue 6/16

1:10 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Birmingham

Wed 6/17

6:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$402

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Wed 8/5

11:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Birmingham

Thu 8/13

5:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$427

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Tue 6/16

10:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 6/22

5:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$431

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Fri 6/19

2:05 pm-12:25 am

2 stops8h 20m

Birmingham

Mon 6/22

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$467

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Sun 6/7

5:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Birmingham

Thu 6/11

5:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$503
Cheapest one-way

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Thu 5/7

12:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$205
Quickest one-way

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Mon 4/20

6:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$289

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$585

OaklandBirmingham

OAK - BHM

OAKBHM

Oakland

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-11:03 pm

3 stops38h 43m

$679

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/7

Showing 1-10 of 11 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

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 April.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $154). 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.

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

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 April 11, 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
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 10m. 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 $154). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Birmingham?

Book flights to Birmingham if you plan to visit one of these locations
Fultondale
Bessemer
Hoover
Homewood

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Oakland to Birmingham

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Atlanta flights
San Francisco to Atlanta flights
Ontario to Atlanta flights
San Diego to Atlanta flights
Burbank to Atlanta flights
Las Vegas to Atlanta flights
Santa Ana to Atlanta flights
San Jose to Atlanta flights
Sacramento to Atlanta flights
Oakland to Atlanta flights
Los Angeles to Pensacola flights
Fresno to Atlanta flights
Ontario to Birmingham flights
Los Angeles to Birmingham flights
Ontario to Pensacola flights
Reno to Atlanta flights
Long Beach to Atlanta flights
Los Angeles to Huntsville flights
Los Angeles to Valparaiso flights
Sacramento to Pensacola flights
Palm Springs to Atlanta flights
San Diego to Pensacola flights
San Francisco to Pensacola flights
San Francisco to Chattanooga flights
Las Vegas to Pensacola flights
San Jose to Birmingham flights
Las Vegas to Birmingham flights
San Francisco to Mobile flights
Los Angeles to Mobile flights
Ontario to Huntsville flights
San Francisco to Birmingham flights
Los Angeles to Chattanooga flights
Sacramento to Huntsville flights
San Diego to Birmingham flights
Fresno to Pensacola flights
Las Vegas to Chattanooga flights
Ontario to Chattanooga flights
San Diego to Valparaiso flights
San Jose to Pensacola flights
San Diego to Huntsville flights
Los Angeles to Montgomery flights
Ontario to Mobile flights
San Francisco to Huntsville flights
Santa Ana to Chattanooga flights
Santa Ana to Huntsville flights
Ontario to Montgomery flights
Santa Barbara to Atlanta flights

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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2026 Cheapflights