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$163+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Birmingham, AL (SAN - 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Birmingham are usually found in April or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$497
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

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.
mié. 10/2212:00 pmSAN - BHM
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/45:03 pmBHM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$325
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/232:48 pmSAN - BHM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/3112:50 pmBHM - SAN
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$336
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.
mié. 10/229:35 amSAN - BHM
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
mar. 11/45:35 amBHM - SAN
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$349
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/211:17 pmSAN - BHM
2 stops23h 54mSpirit Airlines
dom. 8/245:57 pmBHM - SAN
3 stops31h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$355
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/187:47 pmSAN - BHM
2 stops12h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/217:37 pmBHM - SAN
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$428
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/311:30 amSAN - BHM
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
lun. 10/65:11 amBHM - SAN
2 stops16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$512

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Birmingham that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Birmingham

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San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

mié. 10/22

12:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Birmingham

mar. 11/4

5:03 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$325

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

sáb. 8/23

2:48 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Birmingham

dom. 8/31

12:50 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$336

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

mié. 10/22

9:35 am-9:45 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Birmingham

mar. 11/4

5:35 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 15m

$349

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

jue. 8/21

1:17 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops23h 54m

Birmingham

dom. 8/24

5:57 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$355

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

jue. 9/18

7:47 pm-10:23 am

2 stops12h 36m

Birmingham

dom. 9/21

7:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$428

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

vie. 10/3

11:30 am-9:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Birmingham

lun. 10/6

5:11 am-7:56 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$512

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

sáb. 8/23

6:15 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$163

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

jue. 8/21

7:01 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$168

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

mar. 9/30

9:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$195

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN - BHM

SANBHM

San Diego

lun. 9/29

10:15 am-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Birmingham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 29, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama by exploring options for tickets 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 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego to Birmingham. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $325, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $163. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Birmingham?

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San Diego 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$318Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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