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$176+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Birmingham, AL (SFO - 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BHM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/1911:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/245:03 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:20 pmSFO - BHM
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/241:37 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:30 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Thu 12/181:18 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/27$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1212:55 pmSFO - BHM
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/1711:20 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/211:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:11 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:15 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Mon 11/245:15 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/26$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/112:43 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/77:30 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/1912:59 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/241:37 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$433

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$536
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

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Price

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

12:43 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 44m

Birmingham

Thu 1/22

3:18 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$330

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

5:00 am-12:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$359

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Birmingham

Fri 1/23

9:23 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$368

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Birmingham

Mon 1/26

3:52 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$385

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Birmingham

Mon 1/26

3:52 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$393

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

10:30 pm-8:01 am

1 stop7h 31m

Birmingham

Thu 12/18

1:18 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$394

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

2:05 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

3:52 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$394

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

4:02 pm-8:08 am

2 stops14h 06m

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

6:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$399

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:40 am-10:54 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Birmingham

Sat 1/24

6:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$402

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:59 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 28m

$176

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Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Birmingham in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 San Francisco-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 SFO to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% 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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Birmingham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama in 7h 44m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 2008 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $324, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $176. Users have also found prices from $176 and $224 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 Francisco to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$342Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$383Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$395Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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