HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Oakland

$99+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — OAK
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

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

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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$375
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$400
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 April 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 April 29, 2025.

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.
Thu 6/127:55 pmBHM - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Fri 6/275:05 amOAK - BHM
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$375
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:04 amBHM - OAK
2 stops15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:54 pmOAK - BHM
2 stops12h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$507
This FlightHub 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 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 4/29$538
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:41 pmBHM - OAK
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Sat 5/176:00 amOAK - BHM
2 stops12h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/27$558

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 6/12

7:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Fri 6/27

5:05 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$375

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 5/28

10:04 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Oakland

Wed 6/4

7:54 pm-10:46 am

2 stops12h 52m

$507

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

1:41 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Oakland

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$558

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Thu 7/17

2:20 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Oakland

Sun 7/20

7:48 pm-10:02 am

2 stops12h 14m

$559

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Mon 6/2

4:38 pm-10:56 am

2 stops20h 18m

$99

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 7/2

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$154

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Sat 6/21

11:38 am-4:03 pm

3 stops30h 25m

$255

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

5:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$264

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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

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 April 29, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $375 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $507 and $538 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 21% 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 $99. Southwest flights start at $154 while deals on Delta start at $264 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

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.
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Los Angeles flights
Atlanta to San Francisco flights
Atlanta to Ontario flights
Atlanta to San Diego flights
Atlanta to Santa Ana flights
Atlanta to Burbank flights
Atlanta to Sacramento flights
Birmingham to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Reno flights
Atlanta to San Jose flights
Pensacola to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Oakland flights
Chattanooga to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Fresno flights
Pensacola to Los Angeles flights
Birmingham to Los Angeles flights
Birmingham to Fresno flights
Atlanta to Palm Springs flights
Huntsville to Las Vegas flights
Pensacola to Ontario flights
Chattanooga to Los Angeles flights
Montgomery to Las Vegas flights
Chattanooga to San Francisco flights
Mobile to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Long Beach flights
Pensacola to Santa Ana flights
Birmingham to Ontario flights
Birmingham to San Francisco flights
Valparaiso to San Diego flights
Atlanta to Santa Barbara flights
Huntsville to Ontario flights
Pensacola to San Diego flights
Mobile to Los Angeles flights
Pensacola to Reno flights
Chattanooga to Ontario flights
Pensacola to San Jose flights
Valparaiso to Las Vegas flights
Huntsville to Santa Ana flights
Chattanooga to San Diego flights
Atlanta to Medford flights
Huntsville to San Francisco flights
Huntsville to Sacramento flights
Pensacola to San Francisco flights
Atlanta to Monterey flights
Birmingham to Santa Barbara flights
Huntsville to Los Angeles flights
Huntsville to San Diego flights
Pensacola to Burbank flights
Atlanta to San Luis Obispo flights

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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-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.