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$395+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BHX
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sáb. 11/15
sáb. 11/22
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 octubre 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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. 10/202:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
mar. 10/2810:45 amBHX - SFO
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/14$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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. 10/293:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
jue. 11/65:45 pmBHX - SFO
1 stop33h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/15$613
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
lun. 11/177:25 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/46:00 amBHX - SFO
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$614
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/207:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
mar. 10/289:00 amBHX - SFO
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/15$621
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/294:40 pmSFO - BHX
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/62:00 pmBHX - SFO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$626
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
jue. 10/168:30 amSFO - BHX
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/235:55 amBHX - SFO
2 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$629
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/252:40 pmSFO - BHX
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/169:00 amBHX - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$630
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mié. 10/298:38 amSFO - BHX
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/66:50 pmBHX - SFO
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$635
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/43:30 pmSFO - BHX
2 stops18h 20mDelta
mar. 11/116:15 amBHX - SFO
1 stop13h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/14$636

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 octubre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$610
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$395
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$786
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Birmingham flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Birmingham
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 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 octubre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

2:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

10:45 am-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$602

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

3:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Birmingham

jue. 11/6

5:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$613

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

7:25 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

Birmingham

jue. 12/4

6:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops23h 22m

$614

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

2:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Birmingham

jue. 12/4

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$614

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

7:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

9:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$621

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

3:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Birmingham

mar. 11/11

9:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop34h 30m

$631

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

3:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Birmingham

mar. 11/11

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 35m

$636

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mar. 11/25

10:39 am-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Birmingham

mar. 12/16

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 35m

$640

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

8:31 am-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 44m

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

10:45 am-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$643

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

8:38 am-12:45 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Birmingham

jue. 11/6

5:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$643

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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 10, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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 octubre 16, 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 15% 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.

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 octubre 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines 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
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
670 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,341 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,497 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,Aug 2025

HKG - ZRH

Particularly good to do immigration in Zurich. The line is way more efficient and you can take a connecting flight in one hour. Great value for money.

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?

    Departing from San Francisco to Birmingham will take you 18h 35m. The distance from San Francisco to Birmingham is about 5263 mi.

  • 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 Virgin Atlantic and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $610 and $633, respectively. 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 one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SWISS, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $451. KLM flights start at $484 while deals on United Airlines start at $485 one-way.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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 octubre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$527Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$610Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$633Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$636Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$681Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$708Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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