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$159+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — OAK
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$395
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$397
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:05 amBHM - OAK
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Sat 11/155:45 amOAK - BHM
2 stops9h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/16$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/2310:20 amBHM - OAK
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Sat 11/293:15 pmOAK - BHM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/92:45 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Sun 10/126:10 amOAK - BHM
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Thu 1/112:34 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops19h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/16$608
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:48 amBHM - OAK
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Wed 12/315:53 amOAK - BHM
2 stops24h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/16$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/255:20 amBHM - OAK
2 stops19h 27mDelta
Thu 1/15:53 amOAK - BHM
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/14$736
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/255:20 amBHM - OAK
2 stops19h 27mDelta
Wed 12/3112:34 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/14$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/262:07 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops11h 43mDelta
Sun 9/286:00 amOAK - BHM
2 stops8h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,278

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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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Birmingham

Fly to

Oakland

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 11/11

6:05 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Oakland

Sat 11/15

5:45 am-4:59 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$395

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sun 11/23

10:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Sat 11/29

3:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$498

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 10/9

12:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Oakland

Sun 10/12

6:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$602

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Fri 9/26

4:18 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Oakland

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-6:03 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$1,278

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 12/10

10:05 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$159

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 11/18

10:05 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$159

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 12/9

10:05 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$159

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 12/9

6:13 am-4:14 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$164

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 11/5

1:23 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$164

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 10/22

2:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$164

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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.

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 September 16, 2025.
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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 05m. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Oakland, California is about 1999 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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