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$173 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals from Birmingham to San Francisco (BHM-SFO)

 
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1:14 pm - 8:51 pmBHM-SFO
9h 37m1 stop
5:40 am - 3:23 pmSFO-BHM
7h 43m1 stop
$346Delta
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Sun, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 28
9:25 am - 8:51 pmBHM-SFO
13h 26m1 stop
8:25 am - 9:25 pmSFO-BHM
11h 00m1 stop
$365American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 11
6:25 am - 12:40 pmBHM-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
9:30 pm - 8:54 amSFO-BHM
9h 24m1 stop
$381Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 24
11:07 am - 5:07 pmBHM-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
5:40 am - 3:23 pmSFO-BHM
7h 43m1 stop
$411Delta
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Wed, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 28
4:45 pm - 9:15 pmBHM-SFO
6h 30m1 stop
7:55 am - 8:55 pmSFO-BHM
11h 00m2 stops
$416Southwest
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Sat, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 25
5:06 pm - 11:01 pmBHM-SFO
7h 55m1 stop
4:00 pm - 8:55 amSFO-BHM
14h 55m1 stop
$421American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 4
3:55 pm - 12:05 amBHM-SFO
10h 10m1 stop
6:15 am - 3:55 pmSFO-BHM
7h 40m1 stop
$426Southwest
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Fri, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 31
3:55 pm - 12:05 amBHM-SFO
10h 10m1 stop
9:55 am - 8:55 pmSFO-BHM
9h 00m2 stops
$431Southwest
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Fri, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 31
5:00 pm - 10:57 pmBHM-SFO
7h 57m1 stop
12:59 am - 12:44 pmSFO-BHM
9h 45m1 stop
$516United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 24
7:20 am - 7:20 pmBHM-SFO
14h 00m2 stops
5:00 am - 4:05 pmSFO-BHM
9h 05m1 stop
$521United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 14
6:05 am - 2:54 pmBHM-SFO
10h 49m1 stop
$173Delta
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Thu, Nov 28
6:00 am - 3:54 pmBHM-SFO
11h 54m2 stops
$178American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
9:25 am - 8:52 pmBHM-SFO
13h 27m1 stop
$188American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
1:15 pm - 7:27 pmBHM-SFO
8h 12m1 stop
$208Delta
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Mon, Jan 20
9:25 am - 3:45 pmBHM-SFO
8h 20m2 stops
$213American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
9:26 am - 4:11 pmBHM-SFO
8h 45m2 stops
$243American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24
5:00 pm - 11:00 pmBHM-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
$258United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20
5:00 pm - 12:04 amBHM-SFO
9h 04m2 stops
$263United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14
3:55 pm - 12:05 amBHM-SFO
10h 10m1 stop
$394Southwest
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Mon, Dec 2
3:55 pm - 11:10 pmBHM-SFO
9h 15m2 stops
$443Southwest
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Mon, Dec 2
12:39 pm - 7:38 pmBHM-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:55 pmSFO-BHM
14h 55m1 stop
$585American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
11:10 am - 7:05 pmBHM-SFO
9h 55m2 stops
8:25 am - 10:55 pmSFO-BHM
12h 30m1 stop
$590American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
2:41 pm - 8:47 pmBHM-SFO
8h 06m1 stop
12:30 am - 10:28 amSFO-BHM
7h 58m1 stop
$618American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 11
6:50 am - 4:02 pmBHM-SFO
11h 12m2 stops
12:30 am - 10:28 amSFO-BHM
7h 58m1 stop
$623American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 11
8:25 am - 4:55 pmBHM-SFO
10h 30m2 stops
7:55 am - 8:55 pmSFO-BHM
11h 00m2 stops
$628Southwest
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
12:10 pm - 8:10 pmBHM-SFO
10h 00m1 stop
1:20 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-BHM
6h 50m1 stop
$858Southwest
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Sun, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 5
5:15 pm - 12:10 amBHM-SFO
8h 55m2 stops
1:20 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-BHM
6h 50m1 stop
$863Southwest
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Sun, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 5
8:45 am - 7:10 pmBHM-SFO
12h 25m2 stops
9:55 am - 8:55 pmSFO-BHM
9h 00m2 stops
$868Southwest
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Sun, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 5
3:03 pm - 8:55 pmBHM-SFO
7h 52m1 stop
12:25 am - 9:13 amSFO-BHM
6h 48m1 stop
$908United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 4
10:13 am - 8:39 pmBHM-SFO
12h 26m2 stops
12:25 am - 9:13 amSFO-BHM
6h 48m1 stop
$913United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 4

Flights from Birmingham to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Birmingham to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Birmingham, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $415 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $632 and $559 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

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April

High season

May

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$173
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco was $173 for a one-way ticket and $346 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Birmingham and San Francisco?

    A passport is not required to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    Birmingham airport is called Birmingham and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $535 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $546 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Birmingham 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 San Francisco?

    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 to San Francisco with an airline and back to Birmingham with another airline. Booking your flights between Birmingham and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San Francisco from Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Birmingham to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Birmingham to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8835 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentMitchel, Oct 2024JFK - LAX
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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.

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.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

Best flight by a pilot I’ve ever been on as a 62 year old

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/28Thu
1 stopDelta
10h 49mBHM-SFO
$173
11/28Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 54mBHM-SFO
$178
12/10Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
13h 27mBHM-SFO
$188
1/20Mon
1 stopDelta
8h 12mBHM-SFO
$208
12/10Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 20mBHM-SFO
$213
1/24Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 45mBHM-SFO
$243
1/20Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 00mBHM-SFO
$258
12/14Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 04mBHM-SFO
$263
12/2Mon
1 stopSouthwest
10h 10mBHM-SFO
$394
12/2Mon
2 stopsSouthwest
9h 15mBHM-SFO
$443

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Last minute flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 59mBHM-SFO
11/12Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 55mSFO-BHM
$585
11/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 55mBHM-SFO
11/12Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 30mSFO-BHM
$590
11/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 06mBHM-SFO
11/11Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 58mSFO-BHM
$618
11/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 12mBHM-SFO
11/11Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 58mSFO-BHM
$623
11/5Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 30mBHM-SFO
11/12Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 00mSFO-BHM
$628
11/3Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 00mBHM-SFO
11/5Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 50mSFO-BHM
$858
11/3Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 55mBHM-SFO
11/5Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 50mSFO-BHM
$863
11/3Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 25mBHM-SFO
11/5Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 00mSFO-BHM
$868
11/3Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 52mBHM-SFO
11/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 48mSFO-BHM
$908
11/3Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 26mBHM-SFO
11/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 48mSFO-BHM
$913

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