Cheap flights from Birmingham to San Francisco (BHM - SFO) from $203

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 6/5. 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
May 16 — May 231

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 May 11, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$525

Round-trip from

$268
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Birmingham 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 22% 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 190% 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 $640. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $870.

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 $533 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $335. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco (BHM - SFO)?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Birmingham and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from Birmingham to San Francisco. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 9/73:30 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Tue 9/105:37 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/9$408
Thu 6/137:39 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 6/1710:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/10$448
Thu 6/137:39 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Tue 6/1810:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/11$502
Tue 6/116:25 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Sat 6/151:48 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/10$514
Thu 5/236:44 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Mon 6/310:45 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/9$534

Cheap United Airlines flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Birmingham and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Birmingham to San Francisco. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 6/143:45 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1812:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$503
Sat 9/72:35 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/912:35 amSFO - BHM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$508
Wed 7/319:20 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/212:45 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$522
Thu 5/236:09 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/212:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$543
Thu 6/1310:45 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1712:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$562
Fri 6/73:45 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1112:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$573
Fri 7/1910:45 amBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1112:45 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$582
Fri 6/710:02 amBHM - SFO
2 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/125:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$590
Tue 7/169:20 amBHM - SFO
2 stops13h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/195:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$604

Cheap Birmingham to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Prices were last updated on May 11, 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 6/711:28 amBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/121:06 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$425
Fri 6/72:41 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1211:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$427
Fri 6/145:53 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:57 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$428
Thu 6/137:39 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 6/1710:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/10$448
Thu 6/137:39 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Tue 6/1810:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/11$502
Fri 6/143:45 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1812:30 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$503
Thu 6/62:41 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/89:00 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$512
Tue 6/116:25 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Sat 6/151:48 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/10$514
Thu 5/236:44 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Mon 6/310:45 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/9$534

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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 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.
Sat 9/73:30 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Tue 9/105:37 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/9$408
Sat 9/77:53 amBHM - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1411:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$419
Wed 7/315:58 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/31:09 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$421
Fri 6/711:28 amBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/121:06 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$425
Fri 6/72:41 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1211:59 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$427
Fri 6/145:53 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1911:57 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$428
Thu 6/137:39 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 6/1710:55 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/10$448
Tue 7/167:11 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1911:51 pmSFO - BHM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$462
Fri 7/192:33 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/125:08 amSFO - BHM
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$479

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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 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.
Wed 6/58:44 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$203
Wed 6/197:40 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$204
Wed 6/56:07 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/10$224
Tue 6/253:55 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/10$228
Mon 8/52:33 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$232
Wed 6/267:45 amBHM - SFO
2 stops14h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/10$245
Wed 6/2610:45 amBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$254
Thu 6/272:41 pmBHM - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$257
Tue 6/46:06 pmBHM - SFO
2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$276

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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$408 - $508

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 9/7

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 9/10

1 stop7h 26m

$408

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 9/28

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 10/8

1 stop9h 12m

$419

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Wed 7/31

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

1 stop8h 25m

$421

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 6/7

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 6/12

1 stop8h 29m

$425

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 6/14

1 stop7h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 6/19

1 stop8h 02m

$428

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 6/13

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 6/17

1 stop7h 09m

$448

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Thu 6/13

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 6/18

1 stop7h 09m

$502

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Fri 6/14

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 6/18

1 stop7h 18m

$503

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHM - SFO

BHMSFO

Birmingham

Sat 9/7

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

1 stop6h 34m

$508

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/9

When is the best time to 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 10, 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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When is the cheapest time 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 May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Birmingham to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Birmingham to San Francisco is currently $236 while a round-trip flight costs $451. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

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 $383). 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.

January

$274

February

$282

March

$330

April

$298

May

$312

June

$383

July

$366

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

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

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 May 11, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
2,933 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
10,997 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
14,623 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,751 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San Francisco for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $408, but on average you can expect to pay $494.

  • 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 $408 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $419 and $503 round-trip. These flights start at 23% 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 ($203), Delta ($224), and United Airlines ($254).

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

  • 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.

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    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.

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

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    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 5/11.

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