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

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

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

As of April 2026, 1,359 flights take off from California and land in Alabama each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Alabama. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Alabama on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Alabama?

Flight times from California to Alabama vary, but if you’re flying out of San Diego and flying into Birmingham, Alabama (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h 40m on average. Another popular route from California to Alabama is flying from Santa Ana to Birmingham, Alabama, which will take roughly 5h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 9 as of April 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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10:25 pm - 10:05 am

LAS

ATL

8h 40m

1 stop

9:32 am - 9:56 pm

ATL

LAS

15h 24m

1 stop

$159Frontier

Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17

1:11 pm - 9:40 am

LAS

ATL

17h 29m

1 stop

7:11 pm - 8:51 pm

ATL

LAS

4h 40mnonstop

$162Frontier

Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 31

10:28 pm - 10:57 am

LAS

ATL

9h 29m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 8:54 am

ATL

LAS

14h 54m

1 stop

$163Frontier

Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 31

6:45 am - 1:55 pm

LAS

ATL

4h 10mnonstop

9:32 am - 9:56 pm

ATL

LAS

15h 24m

1 stop

$164Frontier

Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17

11:46 pm - 6:55 am

LAS

ATL

4h 09mnonstop

4:43 pm - 10:42 pm

ATL

LAS

8h 59m

1 stop

$165Frontier

Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24

12:02 pm - 8:11 pm

LAX

ATL

29h 09m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 9:10 pm

ATL

LAX

29h 05m

1 stop

$247Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25

8:48 am - 11:38 am

BUR

ATL

23h 50m

2 stops

9:29 am - 3:13 pm

ATL

BUR

8h 44m

1 stop

$260Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22

9:25 am - 9:00 pm

OAK

ATL

8h 35m

1 stop

7:25 am - 12:40 pm

ATL

OAK

8h 15m

1 stop

$319Southwest

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

9:25 am - 9:00 pm

OAK

ATL

8h 35m

1 stop

6:20 am - 11:35 am

ATL

OAK

8h 15m

2 stops

$324Southwest

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

5:03 pm - 5:15 am

OAK

ATL

9h 12m

1 stop

7:34 pm - 11:50 pm

ATL

OAK

7h 16m

1 stop

$344Delta

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 10

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Frontier flights from California to Alabama

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Frontier

May 15

LAS10:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 40m

1 stop

ATL10:05 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

May 18

ATL7:05 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 33m

1 stop

LAS11:38 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$159

Frontier

May 22

LAS1:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 29m

1 stop

ATL9:40 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

May 31

ATL7:11 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4h 40m

LAS8:51 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$162

Frontier

May 23

LAS10:28 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 29m

1 stop

ATL10:57 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

May 31

ATL9:00 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14h 54m

1 stop

LAS8:54 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$163

Delta flights from California to Alabama

Our best Delta deals on California to Alabama flight tickets

Delta

Jun 24

OAK5:03 pmOakland

9h 12m

1 stop

ATL5:15 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Jul 10

ATL7:34 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 16m

1 stop

OAK11:50 pmOakland

$344

Delta

May 29

OAK12:28 pmOakland

8h 15m

1 stop

ATL11:43 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Jun 1

ATL7:10 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 38m

1 stop

OAK11:48 amOakland

$358

Delta

Jul 9

OAK5:05 pmOakland

9h 09m

1 stop

ATL5:14 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Jul 10

ATL7:34 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7h 16m

1 stop

OAK11:50 pmOakland

$369

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Fri 5/15

10:25 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/17

9:32 am-9:56 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$159

Las VegasAtlanta

LAS - ATL

LASATL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/22

1:11 pm-9:40 am

1 stop17h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/31

7:11 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$162

Las VegasAtlanta

LAS - ATL

LASATL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/23

10:28 pm-10:57 am

1 stop9h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/31

9:00 pm-8:54 am

1 stop14h 54m

$163

Las VegasAtlanta

LAS - ATL

LASATL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/15

6:45 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/17

9:32 am-9:56 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$164

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LAS - ATL

LASATL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/22

11:46 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop4h 09m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/24

4:43 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$165

Los AngelesAtlanta

LAX - ATL

LAXATL

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

12:02 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/25

7:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$247

BurbankAtlanta

BUR - ATL

BURATL

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 6/15

8:48 am-11:38 am

2 stops23h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 6/22

9:29 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$260

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Wed 6/3

9:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/9

7:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$319

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Wed 6/3

9:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/9

6:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 15m

$324

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Wed 6/24

5:03 pm-5:15 am

1 stop9h 12m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 7/10

7:34 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$344

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Alabama?

In general, May 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 $102. If you’re not able to fly to Alabama in May, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Alabama during August average around $122.

What is the cheapest California to Alabama flight route?

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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 $463 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 $294 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Alabama flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Alabama flight.

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Fastest flight time	3h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Alabama	51 airports

The fastest flight from California to Alabama takes 3h 35m

Direct flights go from California to Alabama every day.

There are 51 airports in Alabama. From California there are direct flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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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 9 as of April 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
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $122	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 281 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $159	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,465 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,678 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,314 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,680 reviews	Search United Airlines 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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