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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $343 and $395 round-trip. These flights start at 37% 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 Delta ($154), Southwest ($159), and American Airlines ($190).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 37% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 27 days in advance, which can save you up to 110% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 27 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $357. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $963.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Birmingham, Alabama. Users have commonly found prices around $491 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $346. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	$307 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$154 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$430

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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 April 29, 2025.

Wed 5/2110:23 amBHM - SFO

1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/257:03 amSFO - BHM

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$307

Mon 6/96:14 amBHM - SFO

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Thu 6/1211:59 pmSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$343

Thu 6/127:55 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Fri 6/271:00 pmSFO - BHM

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$395

Thu 7/176:50 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/1912:30 amSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$434

Thu 6/124:48 pmBHM - SFO

3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - BHM

2 stops10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$510

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Wed 5/2110:23 amBHM - SFO

1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/257:03 amSFO - BHM

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$307

Mon 6/96:14 amBHM - SFO

1 stop10h 20mDelta

Thu 6/1211:59 pmSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$343

Thu 6/127:55 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Fri 6/271:00 pmSFO - BHM

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$395

Thu 7/176:50 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/1912:30 amSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$434

Thu 6/124:48 pmBHM - SFO

3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - BHM

2 stops10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$510

Last-minute flights from Birmingham to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco. Data last updated April 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 5/57:10 amBHM - SFO

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Tue 5/65:40 amSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$807

Mon 5/52:30 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/512:43 amSFO - BHM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$851

Wed 5/145:15 amBHM - SFO

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Wed 5/2811:59 pmSFO - BHM

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$412

Sun 5/188:30 amBHM - SFO

1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/225:15 amSFO - BHM

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$465

Sun 5/184:38 pmBHM - SFO

3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/226:09 pmSFO - BHM

3 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$839

Wed 5/2110:23 amBHM - SFO

1 stop12h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/257:03 amSFO - BHM

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$307

Wed 5/2812:15 pmBHM - SFO

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Wed 6/412:35 pmSFO - BHM

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$402

One-way flights from Birmingham to San Francisco
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Tue 5/205:15 amBHM - SFO

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$154

Tue 6/102:00 pmBHM - SFO

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$159

Sat 5/2410:30 amBHM - SFO

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$190

Sat 5/245:03 pmBHM - SFO

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$192

Thu 6/54:38 pmBHM - SFO

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$227

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BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

10:23 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

7:03 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$307

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Mon 6/9

6:14 am-2:34 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

11:59 pm-9:39 am

1 stop7h 40m

$343

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 6/12

7:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

1:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$395

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 7/17

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

12:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop7h 13m

$434

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 6/12

4:48 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:59 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$510

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 5/20

5:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 00m

$154

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

2:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$159

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 5/24

10:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$190

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 5/24

5:03 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$192

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 6/5

4:38 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops32h 15m

$227

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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?

Booking 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 BHM to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $343 and $395 round-trip. These flights start at 37% 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 Delta ($154), Southwest ($159), and American Airlines ($190).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$326	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$336	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$366	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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 April 25, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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Temperature in San Francisco by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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