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$337+ 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
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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 December 10, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/2412:34 amSJO - BHM
1 stop12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$711
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/2412:34 amSJO - BHM
1 stop22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$734

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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(Southwest)

One-way from

$337
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$630
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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 December 10, 2025.
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

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Birmingham

Sat 2/7

5:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$494

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-10:27 am

1 stop25h 42m

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

2:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$544

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

11:59 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Birmingham

Sat 6/20

6:48 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$548

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

2:35 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Birmingham

Tue 5/19

5:12 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$558

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-6:09 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

5:44 pm-10:25 am

2 stops16h 41m

$619

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

12:34 am-1:07 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Birmingham

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$711

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$337

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:31 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$344

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

2:20 pm-9:53 am

1 stop19h 33m

$344

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

12:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$344

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Birmingham in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 10, 2025.

When flying from San José to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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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, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from San José to Birmingham, Alabama in just under 11h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 02m. The distance from San José to Birmingham, Alabama is about 1635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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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