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$403+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BHX
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Mon 6/22
Mon 6/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Birmingham

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 May 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 10/202:40 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop18h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 10/226:05 am
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops38h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$774
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/14:20 pm
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$823
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:35 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:20 pm
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$851
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:05 am
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops28h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/37:10 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/17$861
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:35 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/112:40 pm
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$863
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:35 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/276:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops55h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$866
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:05 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/121:25 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$869
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:05 pm
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops38h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/127:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/20$870
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:35 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/309:55 pm
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$882

Find 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 May 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$774
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$403
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,107
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. 17% potential increase in price ($186 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 May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

1:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Birmingham

Thu 10/22

6:05 am-9:28 am

2 stops35h 23m

$775

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

8:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

9:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop34h 25m

$942
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

3:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Birmingham

Thu 8/13

5:55 am-7:39 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$943

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

11:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Birmingham

Sat 8/22

5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$1,020

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

2:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 8/5

6:05 am-12:07 am

2 stops26h 02m

$1,037
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

11:14 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 46m

$404
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

5:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$432

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

3:26 pm-11:30 am

2 stops36h 04m

$517

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

1:00 pm-8:45 am

3 stops59h 45m

$521

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

1:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops35h 00m

$563

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Deals found on 5/20

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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.

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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?

Booking 60 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $654). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Birmingham?

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 May 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,SWISS, andUnited 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,956 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,752 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,576 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,445 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 19h 40m. 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 Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Birmingham, with prices starting at $606. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $624 and $631, respectively. These flights start at 31% 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 $225. Aer Lingus flights start at $317 while deals on Lufthansa start at $470 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham (average of $654). Flying from San Francisco to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 May 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$606Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$624Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$631Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$650Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$708Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$812Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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