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$100+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$100
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$674
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/141:59 pmATL - SJO
1 stop22h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2011:32 amSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:00 amPNS - SJO
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/311:32 amSJO - PNS
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/46:45 amATL - SJO
1 stop29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1011:32 amSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/67:32 pmHSV - SJO
2 stops17h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1011:32 amSJO - HSV
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$323
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Sat 7/1910:33 amATL - SJO
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
Sat 7/261:47 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$340
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Wed 5/286:00 amPNS - SJO
1 stop5h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/412:28 pmSJO - PNS
3 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$352
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Tue 8/196:00 amPNS - LIR
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Tue 8/261:25 pmLIR - PNS
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/30$426
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/106:00 amBHM - SJO
2 stops30h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/2411:32 amSJO - BHM
2 stops27h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/225:55 amMOB - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Tue 10/281:13 pmSJO - MOB
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/30$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/1310:47 amBHM - SJO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/161:50 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$451
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Tue 6/103:16 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/245:30 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$454
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Tue 11/1812:10 pmHSV - SJO
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Thu 11/277:00 amSJO - HSV
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/30$454

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/14

1:59 pm-10:27 am

1 stop22h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

11:32 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$249

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

11:32 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$250

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/4

6:45 am-10:27 am

1 stop29h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

11:32 am-11:38 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$267

HuntsvilleSan José

HSV - SJO

HSVSJO

Huntsville

Fri 6/6

7:32 pm-11:33 am

2 stops17h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

11:32 am-11:10 am

1 stop22h 38m

$323

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/19

10:33 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

1:47 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$340

ChattanoogaSan José

CHA - SJO

CHASJO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 6/17

6:11 pm-11:17 am

1 stop19h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/22

10:57 am-4:59 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$347

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

12:28 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops32h 52m

$352

ChattanoogaSan José

CHA - SJO

CHASJO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 6/17

6:11 pm-11:17 am

1 stop19h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/22

11:32 am-4:59 pm

1 stop27h 27m

$425

PensacolaLiberia

PNS - LIR

PNSLIR

Pensacola

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Liberia

Tue 8/26

1:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$426

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-11:33 am

2 stops30h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/24

11:32 am-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$436

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Alabama to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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.

  • 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 Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $157 and $215, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$528Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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