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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $421-$727
United Airlines
Tue 9/1Thu 9/10
SFO - BHM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $255-$518
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Thu 9/10
SFO - BHM • 3 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $548 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Birmingham (SFO-BHM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Birmingham 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Birmingham

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 11:35 pm
SFO
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BHM
7h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
BHM
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SFO
6h 45m
1 stop
$363United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:39 pm
SFO
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BHM
9h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:17 pm
BHM
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SFO
9h 07m
1 stop
$363American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:25 pm
SFO
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BHM
8h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:17 pm
BHM
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SFO
9h 07m
1 stop
$365American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 9:50 pm
SFO
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BHM
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 9:55 pm
BHM
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SFO
6h 55m
1 stop
$368Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 8:30 pm
SFO
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BHM
10h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 10:50 am
BHM
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SFO
6h 25m
1 stop
$368Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:47 pm
SFO
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BHM
6h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:13 am - 1:05 pm
BHM
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SFO
6h 52m
1 stop
$391United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 8:10 am
SFO
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BHM
12h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:02 pm - 11:58 pm
BHM
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SFO
7h 56m
1 stop
$411Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
5:36 am - 4:54 pm
SFO
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BHM
9h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 11:58 pm
BHM
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SFO
7h 14m
1 stop
$421Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 10:32 pm
SFO
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BHM
10h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 11:12 pm
BHM
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SFO
9h 52m
2 stops
$722Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 9:25 pm
SFO
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BHM
11h 00m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 7:06 pm
BHM
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SFO
11h 41m
2 stops
$727Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Birmingham flights

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

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

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 Francisco to Birmingham, Alabama departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Birmingham, Alabama from San Francisco usually cost between $440 and $478 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363 on United Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 10).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Birmingham, 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 San Francisco to Birmingham is March, where tickets cost $466 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $836 and $666 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$158
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Birmingham

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Birmingham 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 San Francisco to Birmingham

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham was $158 for a one-way ticket and $363 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Birmingham are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $524 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Francisco to Birmingham.

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

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

    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 Birmingham with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BHM 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 San Francisco to Birmingham?

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

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Birmingham

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4227 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

10.0 Excellentkelly, Jul 2026
SFO - PHX
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Seats were worn out but everything else was pretty much flawless.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

This flight was of course delayed because American cannot have flights that are not delayed.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

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