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$151+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:00 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:15 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:25 amBHM - SFO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$505
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:25 amBHM - OAK
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/54:00 pmOAK - BHM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$592
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:05 amBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Mon 1/53:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$597
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:10 amBHM - OAK
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/54:00 pmOAK - BHM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$632
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:10 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/49:25 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$662
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:10 amBHM - OAK
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Sun 1/43:05 pmOAK - BHM
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$702
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/2611:10 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/295:35 amSFO - BHM
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$777
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2912:15 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/38:25 pmSFO - BHM
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3012:58 pmBHM - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Sun 1/410:55 pmSJC - BHM
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/17$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/301:20 pmBHM - SJC
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/42:06 pmSJC - BHM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$871
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/211:20 pmBHM - SJC
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amSJC - BHM
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,040

Find flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$327
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 1/13

11:15 am-7:19 pm

2 stops10h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$332

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 12/24

5:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

5:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$341

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 1/15

3:43 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$347

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:02 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

9:30 pm-8:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

$347

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

11:02 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

1:54 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$373

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

4:56 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:59 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 54m

$393

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 1/8

3:43 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

9:30 pm-8:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

$393

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

4:40 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$395

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 1/30

7:30 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

12:55 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$395

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

3:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:10 am-4:35 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$398

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

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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 $341, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Birmingham, Alabama in 9h 21m. 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?

    When deciding which route to take from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco Bay Area consider Birmingham - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Jose or Birmingham - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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