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

Flights from Birmingham to San Francisco usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Birmingham to San Francisco most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 21% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Birmingham to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $935, a difference of $517. 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 Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,008 miles.

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

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 Francisco 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 $2,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Birmingham to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 37m, compared with 7h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 33m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Francisco?

San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

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

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Francisco range from $433 to $582, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $433 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Francisco typically range from $433 to $582. 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 Francisco?

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 Francisco. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 84% higher.

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

•April and November are the cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco at $431 round-trip. •June ($935) and March ($632) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% 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 Francisco?

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

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Birmingham to San Francisco route. 30% 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 Francisco?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $369. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Birmingham to San Francisco layovers at 3h 51m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

11:00 am - 6:45 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

9h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 2:05 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

7h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$311United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

1:15 pm - 7:28 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

8h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:15 am - 4:14 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

6h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$311United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11

5:06 am - 12:47 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

9h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:49 am - 10:56 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

9h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10

5:06 am - 10:35 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

7h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:59 pm - 8:09 amSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

7:17 pm - 12:47 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:36 am - 6:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 13m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$356American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

5:15 pm - 12:30 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:00 am - 5:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field

$374Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

10:11 am - 7:23 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

11h 12m1 stop Miami

2:15 pm - 12:07 amSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

7h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$374American Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12

5:35 am - 11:10 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

1:25 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$377Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

9:36 am - 7:59 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

12h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

7:38 am - 10:41 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

13h 03m2 stops Portland Dallas/Fort Worth

$628Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

5:00 am - 2:46 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

11h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

9:00 am - 10:41 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

11h 41m2 stops Portland Dallas/Fort Worth

$628Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:31 am - 3:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

9h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:38 am - 4:47 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$891American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

5:05 am - 6:01 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

14h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:48 pm - 11:17 amSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

14h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$907Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

12:12 pm - 9:43 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

11h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:04 am - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

14h 55m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

$907Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

12:12 pm - 9:43 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

11h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:33 am - 9:51 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

11h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$907Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:05 am - 8:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

16h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

5:00 am - 4:19 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

9h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$946United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:04 am - 8:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

14h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

7:15 am - 4:19 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

7h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$946United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

9:32 am - 4:10 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

8h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:00 am - 5:09 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

10h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$1,040American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

5:20 pm - 12:10 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

8h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:50 am - 1:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,042Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2

5:20 pm - 12:05 amBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:00 am - 1:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,042Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:15 am - 5:08 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

12h 53m1 stop Philadelphia

9:00 am - 10:53 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

11h 53m1 stop Philadelphia

$1,079American Airlines

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

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How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San Francisco? 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 Francisco departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco?: 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 Francisco. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 84% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip 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.: •April and November are the cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco at $431 round-trip.
•June ($935) and March ($632) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% 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 Francisco?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Birmingham to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Birmingham to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,008 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco?
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 Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from Birmingham to San Francisco range from $433 to $582, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $433 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Birmingham to San Francisco 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 $2,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Birmingham to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Birmingham to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Birmingham to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $935, a difference of $517.

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 Francisco?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 37m, compared with 7h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 33m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Francisco?
San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $418, about $517 less than Sunday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to San Francisco trip for April. Fares historically average $431 round-trip in that month - typically $504 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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 Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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