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$306+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Birmingham (BHX)

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 9/26. 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 Francisco to Birmingham are usually found in February or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday 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 (BHX). 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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$609
(oojo)

One-way from

$306
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841
From San Francisco to Birmingham
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/187:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
mar. 8/268:35 amBHX - SFO
1 stop15h 35mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/207:30 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
mié. 8/278:35 amBHX - SFO
1 stop15h 35mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$609
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/172:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
mié. 9/175:55 amBHX - SFO
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$618
This LEVEL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 LEVEL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/68:10 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop31h 10mLEVEL
lun. 9/2211:55 amBHX - SFO
1 stop38h 15mLEVEL
Deal found 8/12$620
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/187:40 pmSFO - BHX
2 stops38h 25mSWISS
lun. 8/256:50 pmBHX - SFO
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/197:30 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
mar. 8/268:35 amBHX - SFO
1 stop15h 35mSWISS
Deal found 8/12$627
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/292:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
jue. 10/2311:00 amBHX - SFO
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$629
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/218:30 amSFO - BHX
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/155:55 amBHX - SFO
2 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$633
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/297:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
jue. 10/236:50 pmBHX - SFO
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$635
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mié. 10/87:30 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/175:55 amBHX - SFO
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$636

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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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Birmingham that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Birmingham

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

dom. 9/21

2:40 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Birmingham

mié. 10/15

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$618

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

dom. 9/21

7:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Birmingham

mié. 10/15

5:55 am-7:51 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$620

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

8:10 pm-11:20 am

1 stop31h 10m

Birmingham

lun. 9/22

11:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$620

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mié. 10/8

7:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Birmingham

vie. 10/17

8:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$627

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 9/29

2:40 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Birmingham

jue. 10/23

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$629

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 9/29

7:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Birmingham

jue. 10/23

6:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$635

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mié. 10/8

7:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Birmingham

vie. 10/17

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$636

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

11:45 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Birmingham

lun. 9/22

6:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$637

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

vie. 10/3

7:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Birmingham

lun. 10/6

7:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$638

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

11:48 am-9:45 am

3 stops37h 57m

$306

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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?

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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Birmingham. 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 BHX?

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 agosto 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Birmingham, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Birmingham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Birmingham flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Birmingham?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Birmingham chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Birmingham on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Birmingham?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $680.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Birmingham?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Birmingham, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Birmingham?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic from San Francisco to Birmingham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
657 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Aer Lingus
7.1
Good
1,214 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Birmingham, with prices starting at $527. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $620 and $633, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Birmingham

Discover the top 7 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$527Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$633Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$656Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$661Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$662Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$709Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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