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$211+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
feb. 20 — feb. 271
vie. 2/20
vie. 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/137:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
dom. 5/179:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$475
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/46:10 am
BHM
-
LIR
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
dom. 3/811:55 am
LIR
-
BHM
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/158:48 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops12h 19m
American Airlines
vie. 2/208:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/3010:51 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
jue. 2/58:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops12h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$538
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/96:55 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
dom. 4/129:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/16:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
United Airlines
jue. 8/612:30 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/226:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop14h 09m
United Airlines
mié. 2/258:45 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop13h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$547
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/226:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
mié. 2/259:40 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/278:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop11h 54m
United Airlines
sáb. 3/76:30 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/245:53 pm
BHM
-
LIR
2 stops18h 43m
American Airlines
vie. 5/292:45 pm
LIR
-
BHM
2 stops20h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/303:52 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
jue. 2/57:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop14h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/136:25 am
BHM
-
LIR
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
jue. 5/141:25 pm
LIR
-
BHM
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$576

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated enero 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$516
(Southwest)

One-way from

$211
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$535
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 enero 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

mié. 3/4

6:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Liberia

dom. 3/8

11:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$516

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 1/30

10:51 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/5

8:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$538

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

jue. 4/9

6:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 4/12

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$542

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 2/22

6:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

8:45 am-9:53 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$547

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 2/22

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

9:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$550

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 2/22

5:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

3:59 pm-8:16 am

2 stops16h 17m

$568

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 2/15

8:48 am-9:07 pm

2 stops12h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/20

8:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$568

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 1/30

3:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/5

7:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$573

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

dom. 3/22

5:51 pm-11:13 am

2 stops18h 22m

Liberia

jue. 3/26

2:13 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$581

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 2/27

8:48 am-8:12 pm

2 stops11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/6

12:35 am-12:02 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$586

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $241). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 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 enero 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Southwest, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1588 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $241). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 Birmingham to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 enero 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$450Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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