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Cheap flights from Birmingham to San Francisco (BHM - SFO) from $188

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BHM — SFO
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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The best prices from Birmingham to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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 June 10, 2024.

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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 18% 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 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 187% on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 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 $559. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $807.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Birmingham, Alabama. Users have commonly found prices around $532 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $335. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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 afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Birmingham to San Francisco flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to San Francisco specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Birmingham to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 7/267:43 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sun 7/2811:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/9$376
Fri 7/197:43 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Mon 8/1210:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$386
Wed 7/101:21 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1411:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$396
Tue 7/99:35 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$404
Wed 7/319:35 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/212:59 amSFO - BHM
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$429
Thu 7/115:03 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$446
Wed 7/313:16 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/311:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$481
Mon 7/14:53 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/711:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$482
Tue 7/910:45 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1512:45 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$496

Birmingham to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Birmingham to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 8/2910:48 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Tue 9/31:46 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/10$376
Sat 8/313:55 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/511:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$381
Fri 7/197:43 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Mon 8/1210:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$386
Wed 7/101:21 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1411:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$396
Tue 7/99:35 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$404
Wed 7/319:35 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/212:59 amSFO - BHM
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$429
Thu 7/115:03 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$446
Sat 9/76:30 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/1312:35 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$476
Thu 8/299:50 amBHM - SFO
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/311:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$481

Birmingham to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Birmingham to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Birmingham to San Francisco. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 6/209:00 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/267:50 amSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$656
Thu 6/203:45 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2512:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$756
Thu 6/203:03 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops11h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/2512:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$761
Thu 6/203:45 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:00 amSFO - BHM
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$832
Thu 6/203:03 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops10h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/266:00 amSFO - BHM
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$837

One-way flights to San Francisco from Birmingham

Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Birmingham to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
Tue 9/102:38 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$188
Tue 7/95:00 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$198
Tue 9/109:50 amBHM - SFO
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$243
Sun 7/217:43 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/9$248
Tue 7/910:45 amBHM - SFO
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$297
Wed 6/197:30 amBHM - SFO
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$367
Fri 6/216:57 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$368
Sat 6/156:38 amBHM - SFO
2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$393
Sat 6/158:50 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/8$408

Find flights from Birmingham to San Francisco within your budget

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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 8/29

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/3

1 stop7h 01m

$376

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 8/31

2 stops8h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 9/5

1 stop6h 46m

$381

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 7/19

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

1 stop7h 06m

$386

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 7/14

1 stop7h 06m

$396

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Tue 7/9

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 12m

$404

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 7/31

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

1 stop9h 55m

$429

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 9/25

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/30

1 stop6h 42m

$476

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 8/29

2 stops11h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/3

1 stop7h 12m

$481

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 8/29

2 stops11h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/3

2 stops11h 41m

$486

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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 May 31, 2024.
Booking 34 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.
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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 June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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

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 June 10, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $376, but on average you can expect to pay $467.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco for under $700?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • 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 $376 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $381 and $476 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 American Airlines ($188), United Airlines ($243), and Delta ($248).

  • What does BHM to SFO mean?

    Great question - BHM to SFO just means Birmingham Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Birmingham to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Birmingham to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Birmingham to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Birmingham to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • 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 month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$357Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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