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$162+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — LAX
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to California

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to California
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 9/16:25 am
BHM
-
LAS
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Tue 9/89:40 am
LAS
-
BHM
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/24$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/191:20 pm
BHM
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/2611:50 am
LAS
-
BHM
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/31:20 pm
BHM
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/92:00 pm
LAS
-
BHM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/25$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/182:55 pm
BHM
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/2711:50 am
LAS
-
BHM
Nonstop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/110:55 am
BHM
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Tue 9/88:50 am
LAS
-
BHM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/21:20 pm
BHM
-
SMF
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/93:55 pm
SMF
-
BHM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/22:46 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 6/92:03 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$375
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 5/278:20 am
BHM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 6/31:58 pm
LAX
-
BHM
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:15 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/1711:40 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$380
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.
Wed 6/106:31 am
BHM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1710:30 pm
LAX
-
BHM
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/275:00 am
BHM
-
SNA
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 6/91:01 pm
SNA
-
BHM
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$386
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.
Mon 6/17:10 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 6/102:03 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$387

Find flight deals from Birmingham to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(Southwest)

One-way from

$162
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$546

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-Los Angeles flights.
From Birmingham to California
One-way flight from Birmingham to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Birmingham to California.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamLas Vegas

BHM - LAS

BHMLAS

Birmingham

Mon 5/18

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/27

11:50 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$359

BirminghamFresno

BHM - FAT

BHMFAT

Birmingham

Tue 8/18

11:20 am-8:14 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/19

5:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$404

BirminghamSan Diego

BHM - SAN

BHMSAN

Birmingham

Thu 6/4

5:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

San Diego

Mon 6/8

4:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 20m

$404

BirminghamLas Vegas

BHM - LAS

BHMLAS

Birmingham

Tue 5/26

11:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/30

5:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$410

BirminghamLas Vegas

BHM - LAS

BHMLAS

Birmingham

Tue 6/16

3:40 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/17

12:59 am-9:31 am

1 stop6h 32m

$413

BirminghamBurbank

BHM - BUR

BHMBUR

Birmingham

Tue 5/19

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/23

8:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$413

BirminghamSanta Ana

BHM - SNA

BHMSNA

Birmingham

Mon 6/15

5:08 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/17

1:55 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$416

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

3:40 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/22

2:24 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$416

BirminghamSan Diego

BHM - SAN

BHMSAN

Birmingham

Fri 6/12

4:20 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

San Diego

Tue 6/16

9:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop8h 45m

$421

BirminghamOntario

BHM - ONT

BHMONT

Birmingham

Thu 7/16

5:27 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Ontario

Wed 7/22

10:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$427

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California, you should look to book at least 24 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $78). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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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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 April 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Birmingham to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How popular is this Birmingham, Alabama to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California?

    For as low as $359, Southwest can have you in California from Birmingham, Alabama in 4h 15m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to California is about 1613 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $98 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $99 and United Airlines from $121 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to California?

    While on average a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California is generally $381, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $381. When looking at the most popular route, (Birmingham - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay $342 for that flight.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to California (average of $78). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$97Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$377Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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