San Francisco Bay Area

$55+ Cheap flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$112
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$346
From Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:37 amATL - SJC
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:35 amSJC - ATL
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$112
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:18 pmATL - SJC
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/106:35 amSJC - ATL
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$114
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:18 pmATL - SJC
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:35 amSJC - ATL
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:37 amATL - SJC
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1611:40 amSJC - ATL
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$149
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/205:21 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 9/296:29 amSFO - PNS
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:34 amATL - SJC
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Fri 9/1212:25 pmSJC - ATL
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:34 amATL - SJC
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Mon 9/86:45 pmSJC - ATL
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/98:37 amATL - SJC
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1011:40 amSJC - ATL
2 stops18h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$167
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:37 amATL - OAK
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amOAK - ATL
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/166:15 amATL - OAK
2 stops20h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/236:30 amOAK - ATL
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$175
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:37 amATL - OAK
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amOAK - ATL
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:37 amATL - OAK
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/26:30 amOAK - ATL
1 stop14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$177

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/9

8:37 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 23m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$112

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/9

8:37 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 23m

San Jose

Wed 9/10

11:40 am-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$112

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/3

4:18 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Wed 9/10

6:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$114

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/3

4:18 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$132

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/4

7:34 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

6:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$147

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/17

8:37 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 23m

San Jose

Wed 9/24

6:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$149

AtlantaSan Jose

ATL - SJC

ATLSJC

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/15

8:37 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 23m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

11:40 am-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$149

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 9/20

5:21 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

6:29 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$158

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/24

8:37 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Oakland

Wed 10/1

6:30 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$173

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/9

8:37 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$173

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 AL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Frontier flights start at $112 while deals on Southwest start at $139 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 4 airlines flying from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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