How long is the flight from Alabama to California?

Flight times from Alabama to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Birmingham and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 6h 05m on average. Another popular route from Alabama to California is flying from Huntsville to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 6h 24m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from Alabama to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between Alabama and California is 1,276 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to California?

American Airlines, Southwest and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Alabama according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Alabama to California?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Alabama to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to California?

Prices for flights from Alabama to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to California?

As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Alabama to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$107 Cheap Flights from Alabama to California in 2026

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7:40 am - 10:04 am

ATL

ONT

29h 24m

1 stop

9:32 am - 11:24 pm

ONT

ATL

10h 52m

1 stop

$238Frontier

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

8:02 pm - 9:13 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 11mnonstop

10:00 pm - 5:00 am

LAS

ATL

4h 00mnonstop

$239Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

11:07 am - 12:29 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 22mnonstop

11:59 pm - 7:03 am

LAS

ATL

4h 04mnonstop

$240Frontier

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 22

11:07 am - 12:29 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 22mnonstop

11:50 pm - 6:59 am

LAS

ATL

4h 09mnonstop

$241Frontier

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13

8:30 pm - 10:04 am

ATL

ONT

16h 34m

1 stop

9:32 am - 11:24 pm

ONT

ATL

10h 52m

1 stop

$241Frontier

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

7:11 pm - 8:30 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 19mnonstop

11:50 pm - 6:59 am

LAS

ATL

4h 09mnonstop

$242Frontier

Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10

9:01 pm - 10:29 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 28mnonstop

11:58 pm - 5:39 pm

LAS

ATL

14h 41m

1 stop

$243Frontier

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

9:41 am - 2:32 pm

ATL

SNA

7h 51m

1 stop

4:13 pm - 9:39 pm

SNA

ATL

26h 26m

2 stops

$253Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28

9:57 pm - 11:39 pm

CHA

LAS

28h 42m

1 stop

3:15 pm - 8:07 am

LAS

CHA

37h 52m

2 stops

$271Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14

9:57 pm - 11:39 pm

CHA

LAS

28h 42m

1 stop

2:49 pm - 2:23 pm

LAS

CHA

20h 34m

2 stops

$276Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20

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Jul 14

ATL7:40 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

29h 24m

1 stop

ONT10:04 amOntario

Jul 21

ONT9:32 amOntario

10h 52m

1 stop

ATL11:24 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$238

Frontier

Aug 10

ATL11:07 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4h 22m

LAS12:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 22

LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 04m

ATL7:03 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$240

Frontier

Aug 11

ATL11:07 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4h 22m

LAS12:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 13

LAS11:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 09m

ATL6:59 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$241

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Jun 30

ATL6:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6h 45m

1 stop

LAX10:20 amLos Angeles

Jul 7

LAX5:05 amLos Angeles

5h 50m

1 stop

ATL1:55 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$346

Southwest

Jun 30

ATL7:00 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:40 pmLos Angeles

Jul 4

LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles

5h 55m

1 stop

ATL10:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$351

Southwest

Jun 30

ATL7:00 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:40 pmLos Angeles

Jul 4

LAX8:40 amLos Angeles

7h 55m

2 stops

ATL7:35 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$356

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ATL - ONT

ATLONT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/14

7:40 am-10:04 am

1 stop29h 24m

Ontario

Tue 7/21

9:32 am-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$238

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ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

8:02 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

10:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$239

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

11:07 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/22

11:59 pm-7:03 am

Nonstop4h 04m

$240

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ATL - LAS

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/11

11:07 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

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Thu 8/13

11:50 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$241

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ATL - ONT

ATLONT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/14

8:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop16h 34m

Ontario

Tue 7/21

9:32 am-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$241

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/7

7:11 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/10

11:50 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$242

AtlantaLas Vegas

ATL - LAS

ATLLAS

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/12

9:01 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/16

11:58 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$243

AtlantaSanta Ana

ATL - SNA

ATLSNA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/23

9:41 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/28

4:13 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$253

ChattanoogaLas Vegas

CHA - LAS

CHALAS

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/7

9:57 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop28h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/14

3:15 pm-8:07 am

2 stops37h 52m

$271

ChattanoogaLas Vegas

CHA - LAS

CHALAS

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/14

9:57 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop28h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/20

2:49 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$276

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Alabama averaging around $133.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Alabama to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $381. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Wednesday is $817.

What is the cheapest Alabama to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Alabama to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Alabama when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $496 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Alabama for as low as $399 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Alabama to California flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Alabama to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$381
Fastest flight time	3h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best flight deal from Alabama to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $381

The fastest flight from Alabama to California takes 3h 55m

Direct flights go from Alabama to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Alabama there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Ontario (ONT), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to California?
Prices for flights from Alabama to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to California?
As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Alabama to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Alabama to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Alabama to California is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (60.00% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-900 (30.00%), Cessna light aircraft (6.67%), and Airbus A220-300 (3.33%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $184	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,410 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,859 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,688 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,236 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $377	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,984 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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