£155 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to California

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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to California

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop£465
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£155
San Diego
San Diego2 stops£651
San Jose
San Jose2 stops£688
Fresno
Fresno2 stops£1,160
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops£767
Redding
Redding2 stops£1,349
Reno
Reno2 stops£1,120
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop£465
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£155
San Diego
San Diego2 stops£651
San Jose
San Jose2 stops£688
Fresno
Fresno2 stops£1,160
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops£767
Redding
Redding2 stops£1,349
Reno
Reno2 stops£1,120

Book Cheap Birmingham to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Birmingham to California 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to California

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
06:05 - 19:50
BHX
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SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:55 - 17:10
SFO
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BHX
19h 15m
1 stop
£155Lufthansa
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 18:30
BHX
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LAX
18h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:15 - 18:05
LAX
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BHX
13h 50m
1 stop
£465British Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
British Airways Logo
08:10 - 18:25
BHX
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LAX
18h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:10 - 18:10
LAX
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BHX
14h 00m
1 stop
£488British Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:00
BHX
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LAX
29h 50m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 18:30
LAX
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BHX
15h 00m
1 stop
£517Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 14:40
BHX
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SFO
27h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:35
SFO
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BHX
17h 50m
1 stop
£517Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
12:20 - 18:25
BHX
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LAX
14h 05m
1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
20:10 - 18:10
LAX
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BHX
14h 00m
1 stop
£541Aer Lingus
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
08:10 - 18:25
BHX
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LAX
18h 15m
1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
20:10 - 18:10
LAX
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BHX
14h 00m
1 stop
£551Aer Lingus
Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
KLM Logo
09:20 - 11:50
BHX
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SAN
34h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
13:40 - 22:10
SAN
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BHX
24h 30m
1 stop
£686KLM
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:55 - 21:32
BHX
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LGB
23h 37m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:10 - 12:40
LGB
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BHX
21h 30m
2 stops
£769Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 21:32
BHX
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LGB
23h 32m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:10 - 12:40
LGB
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BHX
21h 30m
2 stops
£1,658Virgin Atlantic
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to California flights

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

How much is a return flight from Birmingham to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham to California departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California, 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 Birmingham to California is December, when tickets cost £330 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is £479 and £479 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Birmingham to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Birmingham to California

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

10.0 ExcellentBob, May 2026
AMS - YYZ
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Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Vegetarian food option was very poor. Effectively, overcooked rice ("risotto"). Zero protein which is always disappointing with no vegetables and poorly seasoned. Basically had lots of carbs on 6-hour flight. Not acceptable for business class in 2026. Flight was otherwise very good.

Small plane. Tight seating . What can one say except that it was fast!

I sat in the first row behind first class. There was plenty of legroom. The entertainment was great. I saw two excellent movies and one episode of a sitcom. Also enjoyed the flight tracker.

OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

On time, only a little turbulence, very competent and caring attendants. Clear information.

Late late late. Delayed and arrived an hour late for a 1 hour 45 minute connection. Every time. Poor record for this company. I try to fly any other carrier first.

The flights are literally always delayed arriving, boarding and taking off so they are always late for the connection. I planned ahead so I was okay but many others aren't. The food was terrible. The staff was very pleasant. I appreciate boarding back to front.

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Economy seats a bit small but other than that it was all good.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

Patrick and the whole crew were amazing! Hope to have this team for all my European trips.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Very comfortable flight and simple and directed one way and back. Amazing price.

We loved our flight attendant, Emma from Scotland, the meal and entertainment offerings were wonderful, the flight was smooth, and enough leg room to stretch. We would fly with you again!

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

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