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$167+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Birmingham, AL (SMF - 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BHM
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Birmingham

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

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:30 am
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/1812:55 pm
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:25 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$338
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/103:55 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 9/126:45 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:00 am
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 8/285:20 am
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/313:40 pm
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:59 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 9/75:20 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/116:15 am
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Sun 9/134:10 pm
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:00 am
SMF
-
BHM
2 stops9h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:20 am
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:23 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 9/136:30 am
BHM
-
SMF
2 stops10h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$431

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

11:50 am-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Birmingham

Sat 9/26

6:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

$333

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/20

1:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

3:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$333

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

5:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Birmingham

Sat 9/12

12:20 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$361

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

5:31 am-4:46 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

5:20 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 50m

$376

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

5:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Birmingham

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$376
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

1:13 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Birmingham

Wed 10/7

3:57 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$433

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/11

5:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Birmingham

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 05m

$474
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

11:50 am-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$167

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

10:50 am-9:59 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$172
Quickest one-way

SacramentoBirmingham

SMF - BHM

SMFBHM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

1:13 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$217

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Birmingham

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $366). Flying from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 July 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Sacramento to Birmingham to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama in 6h 54m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Sacramento and Birmingham, Alabama is about 1963 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip from $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $358, and American Airlines, from $358. Delta is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $187 and $197, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $366). Flying from Sacramento to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 Sacramento to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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