Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to San Diego?

Flights from Birmingham to San Diego usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to San Diego?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to San Diego: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Birmingham to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 11% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Birmingham to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Birmingham to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,754 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Birmingham to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $2,347. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Birmingham to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Birmingham to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Birmingham to San Diego?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 13m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 17m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Diego?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Birmingham (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Diego range from $397 to $506, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Diego typically range from $397 to $506. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to San Diego. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to San Diego at $325 round-trip. •July ($533) and March ($527) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?

United Airlines ($311) and Delta ($331) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Birmingham to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Birmingham to San Diego?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Birmingham to San Diego route. 31% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Birmingham to San Diego?

Flights via Nashville Intl (BNA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $394. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Birmingham to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Birmingham to San Diego layovers at 3h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $397-$506

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Cheapest • Avg $394 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to San Diego

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

7:00 am - 3:12 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

10h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:39 pm - 9:56 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$311United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

7:00 am - 2:55 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

9h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

12:39 pm - 9:56 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$316United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

2:50 pm - 8:01 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:19 pm - 10:56 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

2:50 pm - 9:19 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 am - 4:59 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$331Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

7:05 am - 1:40 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Austin Bergstrom

6:35 am - 4:55 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$336Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

7:15 am - 2:23 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

9h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:13 pm - 12:07 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

6h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$345American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

12:12 pm - 5:55 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:18 pm - 12:07 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$363American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 15

4:25 pm - 10:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:35 am - 6:25 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

9h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby

$368Southwest

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 13

9:18 am - 2:36 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 5:11 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$627Alaska Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Sat, Jan 9

7:30 am - 2:36 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 5:11 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$627Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Birmingham to San Diego

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

4:28 pm - 11:57 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

33h 29m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Denver Intl

12:37 pm - 8:28 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

29h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$602Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

12:12 pm - 7:09 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,037American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

3:09 pm - 8:35 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:25 pm - 9:18 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

9h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$1,037American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

11:00 am - 5:53 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:21 am - 11:30 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

10h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,042United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:27 am - 11:37 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

16h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:41 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

9h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,042Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

1:15 pm - 10:27 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

11h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

6:20 am - 4:19 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,047United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:27 am - 11:37 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

16h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 am - 8:39 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

12h 24m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

10:30 am - 4:35 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby

11:55 am - 9:40 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl

$1,102Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

6:35 am - 12:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

6:15 am - 1:55 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,102Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

10:26 am - 10:02 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

13h 36m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:59 pm - 8:07 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

10h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$3,104Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Birmingham to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham to San Diego departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to San Diego. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to San Diego at $325 round-trip.
•July ($533) and March ($527) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to San Diego?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Birmingham to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Birmingham to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,754 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to San Diego?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Diego range from $397 to $506, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Birmingham to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $2,347. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Birmingham to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Birmingham to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to San Diego?
Flights from Birmingham to San Diego usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Birmingham to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Birmingham to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Birmingham to San Diego?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 13m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 17m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Birmingham (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $406, about $100 less than Friday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average $325 round-trip in that month - typically $208 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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