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$437+ Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHX) 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 27, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:10 am
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Aer Lingus
Sun 9/135:40 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop14h 25m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/26$656
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/18:10 am
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Aer Lingus
Wed 9/95:40 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/26$669
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/74:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$716
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:10 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/54:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/23$717
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/247:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/164:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/22$718
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/84:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/23$719
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:10 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/54:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/22$720
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:10 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 2/44:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/25$724
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:15 pm
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/154:45 pm
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/25$738

Find flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$656
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$437
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,117
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One-way flight from Birmingham to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

8:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

5:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$670

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 1/21

7:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/25

4:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$751

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/8

5:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

9:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$792

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

1:25 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops18h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$801

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

8:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$802

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 11/19

7:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$803

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

12:10 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

4:30 pm-11:30 am

3 stops35h 00m

$815

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

5:55 am-7:43 pm

2 stops21h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

6:35 am-9:30 am

2 stops18h 55m

$827
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sat 10/17

7:30 pm-10:43 am

3 stops47h 13m

$437

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Fri 8/21

5:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$519

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Deals found on 7/26

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham-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-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham-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-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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of $693). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,023 and $1,579 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $656 on Aer Lingus (Sep 1-Sep 13).

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 July 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, such as Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,682 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,682 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,682 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

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 to San Francisco?

    For as low as $656, Aer Lingus can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 15h 45m. There are 5263 mi between Birmingham and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $700. Aer Lingus is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of $693). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover the top airline 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$700Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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