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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Birmingham to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,756 mi 4h 48m nonstop -3h behind 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and SAN, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,073
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.

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
76%
Return
SAN → BHM
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → SAN delays →

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 0 4
Weekly flights 1 100
Flight time 4h 48m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Birmingham.
BHM: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,756 mi / 2,825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m.

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-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 48m. The route covers 1,756 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHM to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGR, MCI, ICT, BZN, APF, AUS, IND, SJC, SUA, JAC, IAD, FLL, RDU, IAH, ATL, DFW, HOU, ORD, DEN, BNA, DAL, MCO, DTW, CLT, MIA, TPA, MDW, BWI, LAS, PHX, PHL and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Birmingham.
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 ranges from 4 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,756 miles (2,825 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).