Birmingham to San Diego (BHM–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BHM Airport Page →
1,756 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2mos ago
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6:41 AM
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1:35 PM
CDT
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Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 5h 55m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h WN → ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m UAWN → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 8m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 6h 10m LBQWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 6h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 6h 11m ACCMEK → EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
TPA Tampa 7h 24m WN → ASWN Tampa (TPA) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 7h 38m AAASEI → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,756 mi 4h 48m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BHM Routes SAN Routes BHM Live Flights SAN Live Flights BHM Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Birmingham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
OKC ~5h 52m HOU ~5h 55m LAS ~6h 0m DEN ~6h 2m DFW ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,021
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → BHM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric BHM→SAN ATL→SAN
Distance from BHM – 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7
Weekly flights – 90
Flight time 4h 48m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,756 mi / 2,825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

BHM–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,756 mi / 2,825 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 4h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,756 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Harry Reid and Denver.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from SAN to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to SAN

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BHM to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to SAN is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,756 miles (2,825 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).