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$75+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — OAK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Oakland

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(Delta)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$536
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:07 amBHM - OAK
2 stops14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/287:48 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/163:52 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops8h 54mDelta
Sat 8/234:58 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops13h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/10$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/163:20 pmBHM - OAK
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 8/237:35 amOAK - BHM
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/162:17 pmBHM - OAK
3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:00 amOAK - BHM
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:34 amBHM - OAK
2 stops14h 32mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/47:13 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops11h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$757

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

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Oakland

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Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 8/16

3:52 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Oakland

Sat 8/23

4:58 pm-8:27 am

2 stops13h 29m

$325

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 8/16

3:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Oakland

Sat 8/23

7:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$341

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 9/26

11:07 am-11:39 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Oakland

Sun 9/28

7:48 pm-10:02 am

2 stops12h 14m

$361

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 7/16

2:17 pm-5:15 pm

3 stops28h 58m

Oakland

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-1:22 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$406

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 7/31

9:34 am-10:06 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Oakland

Mon 8/4

7:13 pm-9:03 am

2 stops11h 50m

$757

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 7/8

4:58 pm-8:28 am

2 stops17h 30m

$75

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 8/20

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$149

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 25m

$179

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 7/26

7:32 pm-8:28 am

3 stops38h 56m

$234

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 10/9

11:32 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 27m

$254

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Oakland

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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, 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

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

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

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 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?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to Oakland, California is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $325 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Spirit Airlines, starting at $341 and $361 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 30% 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 $75. Southwest flights start at $149 while deals on Delta start at $163 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.

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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