San Francisco Bay Area

$180+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 5/271:20 pm
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/29:30 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 4/96:30 am
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 4/135:00 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/811:05 am
BHM
-
SFO
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Mon 4/135:25 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/166:30 am
BHM
-
SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:30 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/283:55 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Sat 3/710:10 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 4/166:30 am
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1812:45 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop9h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/92:40 pm
BHM
-
SFO
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/133:15 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/247:57 am
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 2/2611:59 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/65:20 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Thu 3/125:50 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/15:15 am
BHM
-
SJC
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/11:45 pm
SJC
-
BHM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/55:00 am
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Mon 3/96:50 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/85:00 am
BHM
-
SJC
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 4/132:02 pm
SJC
-
BHM
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$457

Find flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(Southwest)

One-way from

$180
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamOakland

BHM - OAK

BHMOAK

Birmingham

Wed 5/27

11:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Oakland

Tue 6/2

9:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$382

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

5:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:52 am-11:11 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$385

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$385

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/8

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:59 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 24m

$385

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/16

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:45 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 38m

$385

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/16

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$390

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/8

11:05 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

5:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$390

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 2/28

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$403

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

2:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

3:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$416

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 2/24

7:57 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:59 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 54m

$432

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $82). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $385, Southwest can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Birmingham, Alabama in 7h 48m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area is about 2008 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Southwest from $140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $82). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$97Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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