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$172+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SFO
juil. 8 — juil. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 juillet 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$343
(Delta)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$516
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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 juillet 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 9/172:07 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 41mDelta
mer. 9/2411:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/3$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 9/173:40 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
mer. 9/2410:45 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/2111:00 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
sam. 8/2312:43 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/2612:16 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
sam. 10/46:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$362

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

mer. 9/17

6:15 am-2:27 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

mer. 9/24

11:41 am-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$343

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

mer. 9/17

3:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

mer. 9/24

10:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$348

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

jeu. 8/21

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

sam. 8/23

12:43 am-9:44 am

1 stop7h 01m

$360

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

ven. 9/26

12:16 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

sam. 10/4

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$362

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

lun. 8/4

7:39 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 01m

$172

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

mer. 8/13

1:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$177

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

sam. 8/9

1:35 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$179

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

ven. 9/19

4:16 pm-10:36 am

2 stops20h 20m

$217

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

mer. 8/27

7:30 am-9:37 pm

3 stops16h 07m

$300

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Deals found on 7/3

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 June 27, 2025.

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 $360). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 juillet 3, 2025.

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?

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.

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.

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 juillet 3, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

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.

  • 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 $343 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $348 and $382 round-trip. These flights start at 29% 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 ($172), Southwest ($177), and American Airlines ($179).

  • 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 $360). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 juillet 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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