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$106+ Cheap flights from Alabama to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Sat 11/1510:23 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/96:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Sat 11/1510:23 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Mon 11/173:35 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$144
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sat 11/16:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Tue 11/48:02 amSFO - ATL
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:52 amATL - SFO
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Mon 11/173:35 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Mon 11/1710:23 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:23 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:30 amATL - SFO
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Tue 10/287:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop20h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:43 pmATL - SFO
1 stop31h 00mFrontier
Wed 11/128:55 pmSFO - ATL
2 stops20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:43 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mFrontier
Sun 11/98:55 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$154
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sat 11/16:29 pmATL - SFO
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Sun 11/168:55 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:30 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - PNS
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/13$180

Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$395
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-San Francisco flights.
From Alabama to San Francisco
One-way flight from Alabama to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to San Francisco 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Return

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AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/24

8:10 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop4h 36m

$217

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop4h 36m

$217

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

4:47 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-6:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$238

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/5

9:59 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-6:03 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$239

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/17

9:59 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$257

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/13

9:59 am-10:25 pm

1 stop15h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$263

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/24

8:20 am-10:46 am

Nonstop5h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$283

HuntsvilleSan Francisco

HSV - SFO

HSVSFO

Huntsville

Tue 11/11

1:40 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop10h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:27 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 52m

$289

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/11

7:17 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

10:35 pm-6:11 am

Nonstop4h 36m

$289

HuntsvilleSan Francisco

HSV - SFO

HSVSFO

Huntsville

Fri 12/12

6:32 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

1:11 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Alabama with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to San Francisco

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $82). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Alabama to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Alabama to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Alabama to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 13, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Alabama to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Alabama?

    For a flight from Alabama to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Alabama to San Francisco can take about 5h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $217. The distance between Alabama and San Francisco is about 2133 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 Alabama to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $140 and $167 on Delta and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to San Francisco?

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $82). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to San Francisco. 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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