$83 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Birmingham

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$279
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$325
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$260
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$307
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$452
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$441
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$340
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$329
Reno
Reno1 stop$447

Cheap Flight Deals from Birmingham to California (BHM-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to California

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to California.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
8:57 am - 6:59 pmBHM-LAS
12h 02m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 8:02 amLAS-BHM
7h 52m1 stop
$247Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Sun, May 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:57 am - 12:42 amBHM-SAN
17h 45m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:43 pmSAN-BHM
31h 28m2 stops
$260Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:29 pmBHM-SMF
8h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:43 amSMF-BHM
8h 23m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:43 pmBHM-SAN
8h 18m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 9:27 pmSAN-BHM
8h 06m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
Delta Logo
5:47 pm - 12:52 amBHM-LAX
9h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 4:52 pmLAX-BHM
9h 17m1 stop
$307Delta
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 8:15 pmBHM-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 8:24 amSFO-BHM
6h 29m1 stop
$325Delta
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Thu, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 8:03 pmBHM-LAX
6h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 6:33 pmLAX-BHM
8h 18m1 stop
$325United Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 14
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 5:50 pmBHM-SAN
7h 35m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 11:20 pmSAN-BHM
7h 05m1 stop
$327Southwest
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Wed, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 26
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 8:55 pmBHM-LAX
10h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:50 pmLAX-BHM
7h 40m1 stop
$330Southwest
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Thu, May 1 - Wed, May 7
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 4:27 pmBHM-SAN
7h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:28 pmSAN-BHM
10h 13m2 stops
$332United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 26

KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Birmingham to California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California.
The cheapest ticket to California from Birmingham found in the last 72 hours was to Burbank, at $411 round-trip. The most popular route is from Birmingham (BHM) to Burbank (BUR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $411.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Birmingham to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $457 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $528.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham to California is August, when tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $586 and $512 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Birmingham to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Birmingham to California, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Birmingham, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Birmingham to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Birmingham to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Birmingham to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Birmingham to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Birmingham to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Birmingham to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Birmingham to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Birmingham to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $218 one-way - $491 round-trip

Top 5 airlines serving from Birmingham to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4277 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

6.0 GoodCarolynn, Mar 2025KOA - SMF
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Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Flight didn’t get dinner on business. I was starving!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

Delayed fight LAS to LAX. OK, fog in LA, not your fault. But all your staff, onboard in in lounge, speak so fast, enunciate so poorly and often have a accent that it is impossible to understanding anything they are saying.

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