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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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DL Delta
6:41 AM
PDT
1:35 PM
CDT
4h 54m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 52m ACASCM EJAUAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 5h 53m WN LXJWNXSR Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m ASDLEJA WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Birmingham flights
HOU Houston 6h 3m SCMWN WN Houston (HOU) to Birmingham flights
IAH Houston 6h 9m UA ACCMUA Houston (IAH) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 10m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 13m AAAS AAXSR Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 7h 14m AAACAS AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 7h 15m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Birmingham
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,756 mi 4h 54m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,756 miles in approximately 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 4h54 28% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to BHM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,096
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
SAN → BHM
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
79%
Return
BHM → SAN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric SAN→BHM PSP→BHM LAX→BHM
Distance from SAN 85 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 4h 54m 3h 9m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 28%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,756 mi / 2,825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 54m gate to gate.

SAN–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance1,756 mi / 2,825 km
Flight time4h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 4h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,756 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAN to BHM: Delta Air Lines.
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 Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from BHM to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSP and LAX. 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 SAN to BHM

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BHM is about 4 hours 54 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 Denver, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).