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$180+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Birmingham, AL (SNA - 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — BHM
mar. 22 — mar. 291
dom. 3/22
dom. 3/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/178:49 am
SNA
-
BHM
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
mar. 3/244:55 pm
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 3/311:21 pm
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
sáb. 4/46:30 am
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
sáb. 4/1811:10 am
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
dom. 4/196:30 am
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/1710:52 am
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop9h 05m
United Airlines
lun. 3/233:19 pm
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
lun. 5/117:05 am
SNA
-
BHM
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
mié. 5/136:20 am
BHM
-
SNA
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/18$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
mié. 4/1511:54 am
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
dom. 4/196:20 am
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/1711:25 am
SNA
-
BHM
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
mar. 3/243:30 pm
BHM
-
SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/19$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 7/2110:25 am
SNA
-
BHM
2 stops11h 09m
United Airlines
vie. 7/244:58 pm
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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. 4/151:45 pm
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
dom. 4/195:00 am
BHM
-
SNA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 3/317:30 am
SNA
-
BHM
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
sáb. 4/45:00 am
BHM
-
SNA
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/20$447

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 febrero 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$896
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 febrero 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

lun. 5/11

2:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Birmingham

mié. 5/13

5:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$372

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 3/17

8:49 am-9:57 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Birmingham

lun. 3/23

3:19 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$377

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 4/18

11:10 am-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Birmingham

dom. 4/19

6:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$402

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/15

11:54 am-8:04 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Birmingham

dom. 4/19

6:20 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$437

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/21

7:54 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Birmingham

vie. 7/24

4:58 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$437

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 3/17

11:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Birmingham

mar. 3/24

3:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$438

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/15

1:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Birmingham

dom. 4/19

5:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 35m

$444

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/21

8:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Birmingham

vie. 7/24

4:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$447

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 4/28

8:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$225

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 3/11

11:15 am-9:16 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$225

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Deals found on 2/18

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Birmingham

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $128). Flying from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 febrero 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana 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
4,298 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,298 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,298 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama?

    For as low as $372, Southwest can have you in Birmingham, Alabama from Santa Ana in 6h 20m. There are 1782 mi between Santa Ana and Birmingham, Alabama. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $306 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $346 and $374 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $218 and $218, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Birmingham?

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $128). Flying from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 febrero 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$374Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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