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$139+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Sacramento (BHM - SMF)

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SMF
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$537
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:28 amBHM - SMF
2 stops23h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/156:30 amSMF - BHM
2 stops9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:10 pmBHM - SMF
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/1612:15 pmSMF - BHM
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:46 amBHM - SMF
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amSMF - BHM
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:10 pmBHM - SMF
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Mon 10/137:56 pmSMF - BHM
2 stops10h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:30 amBHM - SMF
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/165:10 amSMF - BHM
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$607

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

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BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Mon 9/8

11:28 am-8:38 am

2 stops23h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

6:30 am-5:53 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$260

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 9/9

2:10 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

12:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$325

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 9/9

9:46 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$335

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Wed 10/8

4:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/13

7:56 pm-8:04 am

2 stops10h 08m

$336

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/16

5:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$607

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Mon 9/8

11:28 am-8:38 am

2 stops23h 10m

$139

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Wed 8/20

3:34 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$163

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Thu 8/21

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$169

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Mon 10/27

4:10 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$188

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Thu 9/11

4:31 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$226

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Birmingham to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $260. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $325 and $335, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. American Airlines flights start at $163 while deals on Southwest start at $169 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Sacramento. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$412Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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