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$102+ 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 2/27. 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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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to San Francisco

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 December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/227:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/227:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/74:01 pmSFO - ATL
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/227:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$305
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:55 amATL - SFO
2 stops16h 36mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/3110:46 pmATL - SFO
2 stops36h 02mFrontier
Sat 2/1410:58 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/248:30 pmATL - SFO
1 stop14h 53mFrontier
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/252:12 pmATL - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/1711:48 amATL - SFO
1 stop27h 46mFrontier
Sun 1/1111:35 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/227:59 pmATL - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/249:10 pmATL - SFO
2 stops37h 38mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amATL - SFO
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$329
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

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$102
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
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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 December 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

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Return

Price

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:51 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$208

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:00 pm-6:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

$208

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 2/21

7:50 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:58 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$225

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Thu 2/26

4:44 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-3:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$233

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Wed 2/25

4:23 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:55 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$236

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/31

9:00 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$237

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Thu 1/15

7:27 pm-11:00 am

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

8:43 am-6:32 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$239

PensacolaSan Francisco

PNS - SFO

PNSSFO

Pensacola

Thu 1/15

7:27 pm-11:00 am

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-6:51 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$251

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/2

4:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

9:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$253

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 05m

$253

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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 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 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 December 18, 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 41% 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 December 16, 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 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. 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 LEVEL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $264. Users have also found prices from $297 and $299 on Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, 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, 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 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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