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$45+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/22:05 pmATL - LAS
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/511:30 amLAS - ATL
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/79:16 amATL - LAS
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1510:58 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/105:12 pmATL - LAS
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1510:58 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$124
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:20 pmLAS - ATL
1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/47:59 pmATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Thu 12/1112:52 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:29 pmATL - LAS
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amLAS - ATL
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/24:09 pmATL - LAS
1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1110:58 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$129
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:00 amATL - SNA
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/186:45 amSNA - ATL
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:54 pmATL - LAS
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Thu 12/115:07 pmLAS - ATL
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:00 pmATL - SNA
1 stop19h 42mFrontier
Wed 12/101:35 pmSNA - ATL
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$130
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:59 pmATL - LAS
1 stop14h 24mFrontier
Tue 12/21:16 amLAS - ATL
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$131
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:00 amATL - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:00 pmLAS - ATL
Nonstop3h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$132

Cheap flight deals from Alabama to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to California flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$47
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$598
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 20, 2025.
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

AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/8

6:05 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

1:35 pm-6:13 am

1 stop13h 38m

$138

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/9

6:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$157

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/15

3:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/18

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$157

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/16

7:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$157

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/25

10:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

7:55 pm-11:11 am

1 stop12h 16m

$172

AtlantaBurbank

ATL - BUR

ATLBUR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 12/15

4:19 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 36m

$180

AtlantaLos Angeles

ATL - LAX

ATLLAX

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$187

AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

8:19 pm-5:55 am

1 stop6h 36m

$191

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/8

4:47 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

11:03 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$199

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/9

7:09 am-5:18 pm

1 stop13h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/12

10:08 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 51m

$205

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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, 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Alabama to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Alabama to California?

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

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

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 November 20, 2025.
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
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,029 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
235 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 14
10.0
Excellent

Kim,Nov 2025

PWM - RSW

You guys did a great job getting us here. Thank you!!

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 6h 55m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $157. Airlines will cover a distance of 1742 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$143Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$304Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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