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$390+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BHM
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$522
(Delta)

One-way from

$390
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$543
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Birmingham
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/52:15 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop8h 19mDelta
lun. 11/174:17 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/16$522
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/257:00 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 23mDelta
vie. 1/26:25 amBHM - SJO
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 11/53:11 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/176:41 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 12/256:20 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/315:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 12/2412:34 amSJO - BHM
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/27:15 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$565

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San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

2:15 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Birmingham

lun. 11/17

4:17 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$522

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

3:11 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Birmingham

lun. 11/17

7:10 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$543

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/25

7:00 am-6:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Birmingham

vie. 1/2

6:25 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$543

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/24

12:34 am-9:55 am

1 stop9h 21m

Birmingham

mié. 12/31

5:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$561

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/10

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Birmingham

mié. 3/11

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$563

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/28

1:23 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$390

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/28

2:40 pm-11:32 am

2 stops19h 52m

$399

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/28

12:35 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops49h 40m

$501

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Deals found on 9/16

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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, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $363). Flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama?

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
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
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

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, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama in about 8h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26m. The distance between San José, San José Province and Birmingham, Alabama is about 1635 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($510), offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama for 8% 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, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $363). Flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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