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$52+ Cheap flights from Alabama to California

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
Feb 3 — Feb 101
Tue 2/3
Tue 2/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to California

Cheapest flights from Alabama to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 2/11:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 2/56:05 amLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/2$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 1/181:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 1/226:05 amLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$113
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 2/229:58 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mAllegiant Air
Thu 2/262:40 pmLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 1/251:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 1/296:05 amLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 1/291:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Sun 2/16:05 amLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 3/2910:15 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 20mAllegiant Air
Thu 4/92:47 pmLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/2$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 1/181:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 2/192:41 pmLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$127
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/281:58 pmATL - LAS
1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/410:23 amLAS - ATL
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 2/81:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 3/52:43 pmLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/3$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Mon 1/2612:46 pmATL - LAS
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Mon 2/28:43 pmLAS - ATL
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sat 2/2810:58 amATL - LAS
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Wed 3/46:30 amLAS - ATL
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/1$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 2/11:34 pmCHA - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mAllegiant Air
Thu 2/192:41 pmLAS - CHA
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/2$131

Find flight deals from Alabama to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$817 or less
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One-way flight from Alabama to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to California 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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to California that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/2

1:58 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

9:21 pm-11:37 am

1 stop11h 16m

$151

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

1:58 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

9:21 pm-11:37 am

1 stop11h 16m

$151

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/23

1:58 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

8:20 am-8:11 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$162

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/27

10:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop26h 36m

$168

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/3

9:51 am-5:57 pm

2 stops11h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

2:51 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$191

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:45 am-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$194

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/26

4:56 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

10:53 am-6:07 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$199

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/15

9:19 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop27h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop26h 36m

$200

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/5

10:35 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

9:28 pm-7:03 am

1 stop6h 35m

$203

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

9:00 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to California

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $82). Flying from Alabama to California in November 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Alabama to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,137 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,079 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to California. 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 Alabama to California?

    A quick flight from Alabama to California can take about 5h 20m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $168. Airlines will cover a distance of 1941 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and United 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to California (average of $82). Flying from Alabama to California in November 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 6 airlines flying from Alabama to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to California. 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$143Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$247Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$304Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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