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$168+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Birmingham, AL (SNA - BHM)

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SNA — BHM
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$448
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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 January 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/76:45 amSNA - BHM
1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/92:00 pmBHM - SNA
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 3/78:25 amSNA - BHM
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/245:15 amBHM - SNA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/4$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/2011:41 amSNA - BHM
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/237:02 amBHM - SNA
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 1/171:17 pmSNA - BHM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/183:00 pmBHM - SNA
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/119:20 amSNA - BHM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Sun 3/154:00 pmBHM - SNA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Mon 3/168:00 amSNA - BHM
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/611:15 amBHM - SNA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/4$418

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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 January 6, 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

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-6:29 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Birmingham

Mon 2/9

2:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$351

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/7

8:25 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 3/24

5:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 45m

$379

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

11:41 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

7:02 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$386

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

6:45 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Birmingham

Sun 1/18

3:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$391

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

11:10 am-9:53 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

1:17 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$391

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

7:25 am-8:17 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$201

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/27

12:23 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$206

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$211

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-10:01 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$218

Santa AnaBirmingham

SNA - BHM

SNABHM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

6:45 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$229

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

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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, California to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $128). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama in February 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 January 6, 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
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,132 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,084 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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, California to Birmingham, Alabama?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama in 7h 30m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama is about 1782 mi. 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, California to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Birmingham, Alabama, with prices starting at $306. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $346 and $374, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $183. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama for a low price.

  • 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, California to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $128). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Birmingham, Alabama in February 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$374Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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