California to Alabama Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from California to Alabama, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from California to Alabama?
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Average flight time is 4 hours 40 minutes

The fastest flight time from California to Alabama is 4 hours 40 minutes

California to Alabama flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 4 hours 40 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from California to Alabama is 4 hours 40 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from California to Alabama is 1,867 miles / 3,004 km

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Alabama: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Alabama airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), Pensacola International Airport (PNS), Valparaiso Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), Panama City International Airport (ECP), Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport (ATL).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: California to Tennessee and California to Georgia.

California & Alabama local times and timezones

California
PST -08:00
CST -06:00
Alabama
California, United States is 2 hours behind of Alabama, United States

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California to Alabama FAQs

How long does it take to fly from California to Alabama?

On average, the flight time from California to Alabama is 4 hours 40 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from California to Alabama could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between California and Alabama?

The distance between California and Alabama is 1,867 miles or 3,004 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from California to Alabama?

The shortest flight time from California to Alabama is 4 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from California to Alabama?

The average flight time from California to Alabama is 4 hours 40 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between California and Alabama?

The time zone difference between California and Alabama is -2 hours.