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$140+ Cheap flights from Alabama to California

BHM — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to California

Cheapest flights from Alabama to California

Wed 12/22:46 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Tue 12/810:30 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/1$332
Wed 12/26:30 am -
2 stops12h 45m
Tue 12/81:20 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 11/1$338
Tue 12/13:29 pm -
1 stop8h 03m
Wed 12/161:20 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 11/2$350
Sat 12/125:06 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Thu 12/172:30 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Deal found 11/1$363
Mon 11/236:23 am -
1 stop10h 03m
Tue 12/19:59 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 11/1$363
Wed 12/27:19 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Mon 12/72:18 pm -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 11/2$363
Mon 12/76:21 am -
1 stop8h 24m
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Deal found 11/3$363
Sun 12/135:59 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Thu 1/78:03 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 10/31$368
Fri 12/42:55 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Mon 12/72:26 pm -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 11/3$368
Fri 12/116:24 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Sun 12/1310:30 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 10/30$368
Wed 12/25:35 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Thu 12/178:30 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 11/3$368
Wed 12/25:35 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Wed 12/911:50 am -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 11/4$373

Find flight deals from Alabama to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$332
(Delta)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less
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From Alabama to California
One-way flight from Alabama to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to California.

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Cheapest round-trip

HuntsvilleSan Diego

HSV Huntsville - SAN San Diego

HSVSAN

Huntsville

Sat 12/5

7:03 pm-11:58 pm

3 stops54h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$162

HuntsvilleLos Angeles

HSV Huntsville - LAX Los Angeles

HSVLAX

Huntsville

Wed 11/25

12:15 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops37h 42m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHM Birmingham - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

BHMSNA

Birmingham

Mon 12/14

2:50 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHM Birmingham - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

BHMSNA

Birmingham

Fri 12/4

3:54 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 1/11

5:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 12/19

3:48 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Tue 11/24

2:52 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Sat 12/19

8:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Tue 12/22

7:48 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM Birmingham - LAX Los Angeles

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Thu 12/24

7:45 am-3:09 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Alabama with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $394). Flying from Alabama to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $565). 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 Alabama to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Alabama to California flights typically cost between $456 and $566 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $363 on Delta (Dec 7-Dec 10).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Alabama to California?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Alabama to California, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Alabama to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Alabama to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to California?

    A quick flight from Alabama to California can take about 6h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $363. Airlines will cover a distance of 1810 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $107. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Alabama to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to California 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 Alabama to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $394). Flying from Alabama to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $565). 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 5 airlines flying from Alabama to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$195Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$377Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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