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$180+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to San Francisco (BHM - 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/153:40 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/228:55 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 4/211:53 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Sat 4/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/86:20 am
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/133:15 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Thu 4/2312:42 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Sat 4/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Deal found 2/7$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Thu 3/125:37 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 3/176:45 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 4/95:44 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 4/1310:28 pm
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 5/46:30 am
BHM
-
SFO
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/96:15 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 3/52:40 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Mon 3/911:35 am
SFO
-
BHM
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/294:55 pm
BHM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/212:45 am
SFO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$398

Find flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-San Francisco flights.
From Birmingham to San Francisco
One-way flight from Birmingham to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$359

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

10:35 pm-8:22 am

1 stop7h 47m

$367

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 4/18

2:20 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:50 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$367

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 4/21

1:53 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-8:22 am

1 stop7h 47m

$367

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

5:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$372

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 5/4

7:40 pm-1:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$376

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 5/7

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:45 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 07m

$376

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 4/23

12:42 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

10:35 pm-8:22 am

1 stop7h 47m

$376

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 4/21

11:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

5:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$377

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 5/7

6:30 am-1:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

1:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$381

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

    For as low as $359, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham, Alabama in 7h 15m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco is about 2008 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $276 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $307 and $338 round-trip. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco are United Airlines ($121), Delta ($139), and Southwest ($140).

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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