What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $396 and $733 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $154. Southwest flights start at $172 while deals on Delta start at $177 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 19% on the overall cost on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 27 days in advance, which can save you up to 110% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 27 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $357. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $872.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Birmingham, Alabama in September are about $495 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $278.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$154+ Flights from Birmingham, AL to Oakland, CA

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Birmingham to Oakland with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$365 (Southwest)
One-way from	$154 (Booking.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$447

Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Oakland flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-Oakland flights.

Search Deals

From Birmingham to Oakland

Search Deals

One-way flight from Birmingham to Oakland

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2025.

Tue 6/174:58 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops29h 45mSpirit Airlines

Tue 6/245:30 amOAK - BHM

3 stops27h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/27

$366

Wed 7/96:55 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Wed 7/235:15 amOAK - BHM

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 5/28

$372

Fri 7/49:31 amBHM - OAK

2 stops14h 57mDelta

Mon 7/74:55 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops14h 48mDelta

Deal found 5/28

$733

Mon 6/911:17 amBHM - OAK

2 stops14h 29mAlaska Airlines

Sat 6/147:00 amOAK - BHM

2 stops12h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/26

$837

Best flights from Birmingham to Oakland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 28, 2025.

Wed 7/96:55 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Wed 7/235:15 amOAK - BHM

1 stop11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 5/28

$365

Tue 6/2411:38 amBHM - OAK

3 stops37h 48mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/15:30 amOAK - BHM

3 stops32h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/27

$396

Wed 7/92:17 pmBHM - OAK

3 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/239:23 amOAK - BHM

2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$449

Fri 7/49:31 amBHM - OAK

2 stops14h 57mDelta

Mon 7/74:55 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops14h 48mDelta

Deal found 5/28

$733

Sat 7/191:49 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops12h 10mAlaska Airlines

Fri 7/257:58 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops12h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$837

Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Oakland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland. Data last updated May 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 6/210:07 amBHM - OAK

2 stops15h 39mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/48:00 amOAK - BHM

2 stops13h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$873

Thu 6/54:38 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops20h 18mSpirit Airlines

Wed 6/115:45 amOAK - BHM

3 stops32h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/27

$493

Thu 6/54:25 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Wed 6/113:10 pmOAK - BHM

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 5/27

$687

Fri 6/61:41 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops12h 08mDelta

Mon 6/94:58 pmOAK - BHM

2 stops14h 44mDelta

Deal found 5/27

$867

Tue 6/2411:38 amBHM - OAK

3 stops37h 48mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/15:30 amOAK - BHM

3 stops32h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/27

$396

Tue 6/245:45 amBHM - OAK

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Tue 7/19:45 amOAK - BHM

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 5/27

$438

One-way flights from Birmingham to Oakland
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 28, 2025.

Fri 8/2211:07 amBHM - OAK

2 stops14h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$154

Tue 7/87:05 pmBHM - OAK

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 5/27

$172

Wed 8/206:15 amBHM - OAK

2 stops12h 01mDelta

Deal found 5/28

$177

Wed 7/211:38 amBHM - OAK

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$206

Fri 7/251:40 pmBHM - OAK

2 stops12h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/28

$324

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

4:58 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Oakland

Tue 6/24

5:30 am-10:43 am

3 stops27h 13m

$366

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 7/9

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Wed 7/23

5:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$372

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 7/4

9:31 am-10:28 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Oakland

Mon 7/7

4:55 pm-9:43 am

2 stops14h 48m

$733

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Mon 6/9

11:17 am-11:46 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Oakland

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$837

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 8/22

11:07 am-11:39 pm

2 stops14h 32m

$154

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 7/8

7:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$172

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 7/2

11:38 am-10:58 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$206

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 7/5

12:04 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$244

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 7/25

1:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$324

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/28

Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Oakland

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland in May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

4,287 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

7,957 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,011 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $396 and $733 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $154. Southwest flights start at $172 while deals on Delta start at $177 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top airline flying from Birmingham to Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$342	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$154+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Oakland, CA (BHM - OAK)

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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Birmingham to Oakland with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to OaklandExplore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Oakland that are best for you.

Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Oakland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland in May.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California round-trip?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Oakland?

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Birmingham to Oakland

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top airline flying from Birmingham to Oakland

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2025.