How long is the flight from California to Alabama?

Flight times from California to Alabama vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Birmingham, Alabama (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h 46m on average. Another popular route from California to Alabama is flying from San Diego to Birmingham, Alabama, which will take roughly 5h 56m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

What airlines fly to Alabama?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Alabama from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Alabama. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Alabama on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from California to Alabama were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to Alabama is 4 as of November 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Alabama.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Alabama can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Alabama. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:30 am - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

34h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Fort Lauderdale

9:38 am - 6:50 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

11h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$316Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

7:30 am - 6:23 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HSV Huntsville

8h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:38 am - 5:40 pmHSV Huntsville-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 02m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$335Breeze Airways

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

11:12 am - 8:38 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

7h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:12 pm - 7:27 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

9h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$363American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3

3:17 pm - 12:06 amLAX Los Angeles-BHM Birmingham

6h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:12 pm - 5:53 pmBHM Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles

7h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$363American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

8:15 am - 5:43 pmLAX Los Angeles-BHM Birmingham

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 12:04 pmBHM Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles

7h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$363United Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 14

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

$363United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

10:59 pm - 9:40 amSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:22 pm - 11:59 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

7h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$363Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

10:59 pm - 8:09 amSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

7h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:21 pm - 9:44 pmBHM Birmingham-SFO San Francisco

7h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$363Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

10:55 am - 9:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BHM Birmingham

8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

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

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$363Southwest

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 5

10:10 am - 5:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-BHM Birmingham

5h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:35 pm - 1:25 amBHM Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles

8h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl

$363Southwest

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

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1:15 pm - 9:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

6h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 3:04 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

9h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$473United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 am - 8:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

9h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:20 am - 12:44 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$478Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

12:45 pm - 9:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

6h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 1:07 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$494United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

8:00 am - 4:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

6h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:57 am - 5:47 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

7h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$497American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

8:00 am - 4:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

6h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:57 am - 5:47 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

7h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$507American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 am - 8:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

9h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:20 am - 12:44 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$507Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:36 pm - 6:23 pmLAX Los Angeles-HSV Huntsville

20h 47m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:10 pm - 12:15 pmHSV Huntsville-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville

$625Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

2:40 pm - 11:10 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-BHM Birmingham

6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4:10 pm - 11:45 pmBHM Birmingham-FAT Fresno Airterminal

9h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$716Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15

1:05 am - 9:30 amLAX Los Angeles-BHM Birmingham

6h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field

5:30 am - 10:10 amBHM Birmingham-LAX Los Angeles

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$749Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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

29h 51m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

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

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

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American Airlines flights from California to Alabama

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American Airlines

Jan 15

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

7h 39m

1 stop

BHM9:34 amBirmingham

Jan 23

BHM10:11 amBirmingham

8h 33m

1 stop

LAX4:44 pmLos Angeles

$363

American Airlines

Dec 15

LAX5:50 amLos Angeles

8h 33m

1 stop

BHM4:23 pmBirmingham

Jan 5

BHM7:11 pmBirmingham

6h 48m

1 stop

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

$385

American Airlines

Dec 31

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

7h 04m

1 stop

HSV9:03 amHuntsville

Jan 5

HSV7:17 pmHuntsville

6h 42m

1 stop

LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles

$386

Delta flights from California to Alabama

Our best Delta deals on California to Alabama flight tickets

Delta

Dec 2

SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco

7h 10m

1 stop

BHM8:09 amBirmingham

Dec 9

BHM4:21 pmBirmingham

7h 23m

1 stop

SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco

$363

Delta

Jan 21

SNA11:46 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 08m

1 stop

HSV8:54 pmHuntsville

Jan 25

HSV5:20 amHuntsville

10h 04m

1 stop

SNA1:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$379

Delta

Dec 10

ONT11:08 pmOntario

7h 01m

1 stop

BHM8:09 amBirmingham

Dec 12

BHM5:06 amBirmingham

8h 01m

1 stop

ONT11:07 amOntario

$387

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Los AngelesHuntsville

LAX Los Angeles - HSV Huntsville

LAXHSV

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

6:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Huntsville

Wed 12/16

9:38 am-6:50 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$316

Santa AnaHuntsville

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - HSV Huntsville

SNAHSV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/5

7:30 am-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Huntsville

Sat 12/12

9:38 am-5:40 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$335

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO San Francisco - BHM Birmingham

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

11:12 am-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

12:12 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$363

Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX Los Angeles - BHM Birmingham

LAXBHM

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

3:17 pm-12:06 am

1 stop6h 49m

Birmingham

Tue 12/8

12:12 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$363

Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX Los Angeles - BHM Birmingham

LAXBHM

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

8:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Birmingham

Thu 1/14

6:15 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$363

San DiegoBirmingham

SAN San Diego - BHM Birmingham

SANBHM

San Diego

Thu 11/26

8:05 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Birmingham

Wed 12/2

3:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$363

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO San Francisco - BHM Birmingham

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

10:59 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

Birmingham

Fri 12/11

6:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$363

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO San Francisco - BHM Birmingham

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

10:59 pm-8:09 am

1 stop7h 10m

Birmingham

Wed 12/9

4:21 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$363

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO San Francisco - BHM Birmingham

SFOBHM

San Francisco

Mon 12/14

10:55 am-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 1/5

5:35 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

$363

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Los AngelesBirmingham

LAX Los Angeles - BHM Birmingham

LAXBHM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/25

10:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 3/1

6:35 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 50m

$363

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Alabama?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Alabama. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $441. If you’re not able to fly to Alabama in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Alabama during January average around $449.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Alabama from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Alabama for around $509 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Alabama from California for as low as $393 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Alabama flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Alabama flight.

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Best Price Found	$154
Fastest flight time	3h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Alabama from California in the past 72 hours is $154. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Alabama found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $316.

The fastest flight from California to Alabama takes 3h 30m

There are no direct flights from California to Alabama. There are no popular flight routes from California to Alabama.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Alabama

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Alabama?
Prices for flights from California to Alabama were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Alabama?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Alabama is 4 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Alabama?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Alabama.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Alabama?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Alabama can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Alabama. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Alabama?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Alabama, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 9, making up 40.00% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 30.00%, Airbus A220-300 with 20.00%, and Boeing 737-900 with 10.00%.

Best airlines flying from California to Alabama

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,469 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,228 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $298	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Alabama from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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