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$116+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$158
(Priceline)

One-way from

$118
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$346
From Alabama to San Francisco
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:21 pmPNS - SFO
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Mon 9/86:29 amSFO - PNS
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/196:55 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/126:55 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/156:29 amSFO - ATL
2 stops10h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 9/46:55 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Fri 9/511:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 10/26:55 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Thu 10/93:25 pmSFO - ATL
2 stops15h 09mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/262:30 pmATL - SFO
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Fri 9/511:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$174
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:55 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:14 pmATL - SFO
2 stops11h 01mFrontier
Sat 10/411:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:35 amATL - SFO
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/1310:23 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:00 amATL - SFO
2 stops16h 21mFrontier
Fri 9/1211:00 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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 8/17$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 9/141:44 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Fri 10/37:07 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$180

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 9/6

5:21 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:29 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$158

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/16

6:55 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

6:34 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$179

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/25

6:55 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

10:23 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$188

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/4

3:10 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-11:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$196

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/19

3:50 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$201

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/18

3:50 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$201

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 10/5

8:30 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop29h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-9:26 am

2 stops22h 26m

$206

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Fri 9/5

5:21 pm-12:16 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:29 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$207

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Sat 9/27

5:21 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:29 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$218

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/18

3:50 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:09 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco 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 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 6h 34m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance between Alabama and San Francisco is about 1984 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $149 and $149 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Alabama to San Francisco are Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Francisco and Pensacola - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Alabama to San Francisco 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

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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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