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$188+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — OAK
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:25 am
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Tue 7/71:10 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/305:15 am
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 5/32:25 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:55 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/2411:55 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/102:40 pm
BHM
-
OAK
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/255:15 am
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Thu 5/288:00 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$523
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 3/313:30 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 4/49:10 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$607

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(Southwest)

One-way from

$188
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$507
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Oakland 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Oakland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

5:25 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Tue 7/7

1:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$402
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 4/30

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Sun 5/3

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$457

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 4/17

2:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Oakland

Fri 4/24

11:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$462

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 4/10

2:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Oakland

Mon 4/13

11:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$469

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Mon 5/25

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

Oakland

Thu 5/28

8:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$523

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

3:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Oakland

Sat 4/4

9:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$612
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 4/15

11:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$193

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 9/2

5:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$199

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 6/17

6:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$199

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 4/8

1:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$223

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $82). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest from Birmingham to Oakland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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.

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

    Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California will take you 9h 15m. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Oakland, California is about 1999 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $352 on this airline. Users have found that Southwest is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $82). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham to Oakland. 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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