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$277+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BHM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from San José to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Thu 4/306:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$443
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops13h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/216:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:45 pm
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 11/210:10 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/221:05 pm
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops17h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 11/15:52 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3012:30 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 7/316:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop28h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:35 pm
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop18h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/195:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$570
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:40 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Sun 3/15:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:45 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Fri 7/316:50 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$585
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Thu 5/286:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$589

Find flight deals from San José to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Birmingham (BHM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(Southwest)

One-way from

$277
(Avianca)

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January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$785
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Birmingham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Birmingham that are best for you.

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San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Birmingham

Thu 4/30

6:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$443

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-6:12 pm

2 stops13h 12m

Birmingham

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$472

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/22

9:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Birmingham

Thu 5/28

6:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$549

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

12:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Birmingham

Fri 7/31

6:45 am-10:11 am

1 stop28h 26m

$561

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

11:35 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop18h 02m

Birmingham

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$570

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

3:12 pm-7:37 am

2 stops15h 25m

Birmingham

Fri 7/31

5:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$570

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

9:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$577

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

8:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Birmingham

Fri 7/31

6:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$585

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-6:12 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$277

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

3:46 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$498

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $185). Flying from San José to Birmingham, Alabama in January is currently the most expensive (average of $785). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Birmingham. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from San José to Birmingham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from San José to Birmingham, Alabama in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 10m. The distance from San José to Birmingham, Alabama is about 1635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Currently priced at $510, United Airlines will fly you from San José to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from San José to Birmingham, Alabama for 14% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $185). Flying from San José to Birmingham, Alabama in January is currently the most expensive (average of $785). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San José to Birmingham

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to Birmingham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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