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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Diego to Birmingham most commonly connect through: • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 29% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 12% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from San Diego to Birmingham. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $435 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $306. 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 Birmingham?

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Birmingham?

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

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

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 San Diego to Birmingham 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 $1,008. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Diego to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 6h 30m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 6h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Birmingham?

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

What car rental options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHM)?

Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Birmingham range from $417 to $741, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Birmingham typically range from $417 to $741. 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 San Diego to Birmingham?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Birmingham. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.

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

•April and October are the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Birmingham at $418 round-trip. •November ($1,036) and January ($943) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 147% 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 San Diego to Birmingham?

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

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

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Birmingham route. 29% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

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

Flights via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $397. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Birmingham layovers at 3h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Birmingham

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 am - 6:13 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:54 pm - 10:30 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

$311United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 am - 4:19 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

6h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:00 am - 8:08 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

11h 08m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

$316United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

3:15 pm - 12:06 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

6h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:32 am - 2:25 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$331American Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 1

8:10 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:40 pm - 10:25 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$363Southwest

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

9:45 pm - 9:48 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

10h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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

9h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$363American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

4:53 pm - 8:28 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

25h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Raleigh-Durham

4:28 pm - 12:37 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

22h 09m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$381Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 1

6:15 am - 6:25 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

10h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby

6:25 am - 1:00 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$384Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

6:15 am - 4:53 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 38m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4:20 pm - 9:04 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$397Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

10:10 pm - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

9h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:15 am - 9:49 amBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$417Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

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

29h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

9:08 pm - 9:10 amBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

38h 02m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Dallas/Fort Worth

$612Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Birmingham

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

6:25 am - 8:28 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

12h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Raleigh-Durham

4:28 pm - 12:37 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

22h 09m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$568Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

6:15 am - 2:32 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:27 am - 3:41 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$771American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

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

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

9:00 am - 1:24 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$782United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

5:20 pm - 11:17 amSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

15h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

12:12 pm - 10:50 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

12h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$902Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

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

9h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:12 pm - 4:50 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,036Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 5:02 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

8h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:09 pm - 9:50 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,037American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

10:40 pm - 12:32 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

11h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:05 am - 10:18 amBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

7h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,046American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

8:05 am - 4:19 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

6h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:00 am - 1:24 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

6h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,102United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

12:55 pm - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 40m1 stop Dallas Love Field

5:00 am - 1:05 pmBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

10h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Pittsburgh

$1,107Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

12:50 pm - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-BHM Birmingham

7h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas Love Field

5:30 am - 11:30 amBHM Birmingham-SAN San Diego

8h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,112Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Birmingham? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Birmingham departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Birmingham?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Birmingham. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Birmingham? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Birmingham, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April and October are the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Birmingham at $418 round-trip.
•November ($1,036) and January ($943) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 147% 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 San Diego to Birmingham?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Diego to Birmingham?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Birmingham takes 00m, covering 1,754 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Birmingham?
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 San Diego to Birmingham flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Birmingham range from $417 to $741, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Birmingham 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 $1,008. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Birmingham looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Birmingham Airport (BHM)?
Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 12% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Birmingham?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from San Diego to Birmingham. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $435 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $306.

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 San Diego to Birmingham?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 6h 30m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 6h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Birmingham?
Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $435, about $306 less than Monday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Birmingham trip for April. Fares historically average $418 round-trip in that month - typically $618 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Birmingham Airport.

• Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport
• Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport By IHG
• Relax Inn Hotel

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