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$55+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$469
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/175:16 amBHM - ONT
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 6/2411:49 amONT - BHM
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/171:50 pmBHM - ONT
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/2312:59 amONT - BHM
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:35 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:03 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/285:56 pmBHM - LAX
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Tue 6/312:05 pmLAX - BHM
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/131:12 pmBHM - LAX
1 stop10h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/1610:18 pmLAX - BHM
3 stops15h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 9/103:25 pmBHM - FAT
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Wed 9/1710:50 pmFAT - BHM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/119:00 amBHM - SBA
2 stops9h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/175:00 amSBA - BHM
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:34 amBHM - FAT
2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/177:35 pmFAT - BHM
2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/166:30 amBHM - SNA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/198:15 amSNA - BHM
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:35 amBHM - SAN
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/121:12 pmSAN - BHM
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$327
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/184:48 pmBHM - LAX
2 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2211:55 pmLAX - BHM
2 stops10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:05 amBHM - SBA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3012:23 pmSBA - BHM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$335

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to California that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Tue 7/1

6:55 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 04m

Ontario

Tue 7/8

10:28 pm-8:31 am

1 stop8h 03m

$287

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Wed 6/11

6:20 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

12:15 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$307

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

5:35 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-9:37 am

1 stop7h 16m

$307

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Wed 6/11

4:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

12:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$312

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Thu 5/29

5:56 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Ontario

Thu 6/5

10:00 pm-8:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

$315

BirminghamSanta Barbara

BHM - SBA

BHMSBA

Birmingham

Wed 6/11

9:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/17

5:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$318

BirminghamLos Angeles

BHM - LAX

BHMLAX

Birmingham

Fri 6/13

1:12 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/16

6:52 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$318

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHM - SNA

BHMSNA

Birmingham

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/19

8:15 am-6:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$327

BirminghamSan Diego

BHM - SAN

BHMSAN

Birmingham

Sun 5/25

5:35 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Diego

Sat 7/12

1:12 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$327

BirminghamFresno

BHM - FAT

BHMFAT

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

5:05 am-9:43 am

1 stop6h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 BHM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham, Alabama to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Birmingham to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to California?

    Birmingham (BHM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to California. It is only a 4.3 mi journey to Birmingham (BHM) from Birmingham’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $144 and American Airlines from $149 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Birmingham, Alabama to California consider Birmingham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Birmingham - Los Angeles or Birmingham - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $246). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Birmingham to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$219Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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