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$71+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Costa Rica

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:00 amATL - SJO
1 stop5h 56mJetBlue
Thu 12/1110:00 amSJO - ATL
1 stop11h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:57 pmATL - SJO
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:25 pmATL - SJO
1 stop16h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/69:07 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:40 amATL - SJO
Nonstop4h 12mFrontier
Sat 12/133:07 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:57 pmATL - SJO
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:25 pmATL - SJO
1 stop16h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/21:20 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$232
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/104:40 pmATL - SJO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2710:36 amSJO - ATL
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$234
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:40 amATL - SJO
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/91:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:45 amATL - SJO
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$236
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:00 amATL - LIR
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Tue 12/162:00 pmLIR - ATL
1 stop7h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/21$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:00 amATL - LIR
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Thu 12/112:00 pmLIR - ATL
1 stop7h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/21$297

Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Frontier)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$748
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Costa Rica 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 November 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Alabama

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AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/26

11:50 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/8

1:45 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$250

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Tue 12/16

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$277

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$297

HuntsvilleSan José

HSV - SJO

HSVSJO

Huntsville

Fri 12/5

11:04 am-12:25 pm

1 stop25h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

1:31 pm-10:14 am

1 stop20h 43m

$298

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/11

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Tue 12/16

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$298

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/7

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Fri 12/12

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$298

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/8

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Fri 12/12

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$298

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/8

9:57 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

1:31 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$302

AtlantaLiberia

ATL - LIR

ATLLIR

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Liberia

Wed 12/10

2:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$308

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Mon 1/12

4:03 pm-11:37 am

2 stops19h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-3:08 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$319

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $240). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 AL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Alabama to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Costa Rica. 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 Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest fly from Alabama to Costa Rica in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 52m. Alabama and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1633 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to Costa Rica one-way?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $235, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to Costa Rica 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 Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $240). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 5 airlines flying from Alabama to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Costa Rica. 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$468Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$480Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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