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$163+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BHM
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Birmingham are usually found in September or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$324
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/305:09 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$324
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:15 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Tue 9/235:23 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/28$325
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.
Wed 8/275:15 amSFO - BHM
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/32:10 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$336
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.
Tue 9/1612:43 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/246:10 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$425

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SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Birmingham

Sat 8/30

5:09 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$324

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-3:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Birmingham

Tue 9/23

5:23 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 07m

$325

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

5:15 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 9/3

2:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$336

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:43 am-9:42 am

1 stop6h 59m

Birmingham

Wed 9/24

6:10 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 28m

$425

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:41 am-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$163

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

12:43 am-9:34 am

1 stop6h 51m

$169

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

11:25 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$199

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

8:35 am-6:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$208

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHM

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

7:54 am-1:22 pm

1 stop27h 28m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 51 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 July 29, 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 26% 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 July 29, 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
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

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 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.

  • 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 34% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $163. Users have also found prices from $169 and $199 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$342Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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