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$85+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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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 March 6, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 4/295:45 pm
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Wed 5/66:00 am
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/89:08 pm
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Tue 5/196:00 am
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/82:15 pm
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 39m
Frontier
Sat 5/95:49 pm
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop8h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$171
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 4/282:50 pm
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 44m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:34 pm
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 45m
Frontier
Mon 4/1310:50 pm
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:25 pm
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
Frontier
Tue 3/249:04 pm
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop28h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/18:51 pm
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop29h 34m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:00 am
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 28m
Frontier
Tue 4/146:00 am
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:50 pm
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 44m
Frontier
Wed 4/2210:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:00 am
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 31m
Frontier
Sun 4/1910:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 5/510:30 am
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Sun 5/1010:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop4h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/298:51 pm
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop15h 22m
Frontier
Sun 5/310:38 pm
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$180

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 March 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$632
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. 4% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/7

7:35 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

5:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$249

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/14

6:20 am-8:49 am

Nonstop5h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:00 pm-7:02 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$267

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

7:45 am-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$301

HuntsvilleSan Francisco

HSV - SFO

HSVSFO

Huntsville

Mon 3/23

6:57 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

8:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$309

MobileSan Francisco

MOB - SFO

MOBSFO

Mobile

Fri 4/17

10:36 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 07m

$309

MobileSan Francisco

MOB - SFO

MOBSFO

Mobile

Sat 4/25

9:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

8:10 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$309

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/4

7:12 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

9:24 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$325

MobileSan Francisco

MOB - SFO

MOBSFO

Mobile

Wed 5/6

12:50 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

10:55 pm-8:26 am

1 stop7h 31m

$329

MobileSan Francisco

MOB - SFO

MOBSFO

Mobile

Sat 5/16

11:20 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

7:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$329

MontgomerySan Francisco

MGM - SFO

MGMSFO

Montgomery Dannelly Field

Mon 3/23

6:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

11:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

$333

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to San Francisco (average of $81). 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.

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 29m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $267. 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $107. Users have also found prices from $139 and $140 on Delta and Southwest, 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 $81). 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 March 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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