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$246+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
May 24 — May 311
Sun 5/24
Sun 5/31
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 April 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:40 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/169:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 8/1712:40 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/249:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$490
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/147:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/289:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$504
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/165:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/199:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$532
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/206:20 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Wed 5/279:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$541
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 5/25:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Thu 5/289:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$546
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/2812:19 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:21 pm
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$553
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/146:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/209:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$560
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Fri 5/299:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 7/96:18 am
BHM
-
LIR
1 stop9h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 7/162:47 pm
LIR
-
BHM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$671
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 9/216:25 am
BHM
-
LIR
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Mon 9/281:25 pm
LIR
-
BHM
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$673
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 9/215:20 am
BHM
-
LIR
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 9/281:10 pm
LIR
-
BHM
2 stops21h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$677

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 April 24, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(Southwest)

One-way from

$246
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$570
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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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 9/11

12:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

9:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$474

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 8/17

12:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$490

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 5/14

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$555

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$555

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$573

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 6/3

11:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

8:45 am-11:45 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$613
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 5/25

5:08 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

1:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$636

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-7:26 pm

2 stops14h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

3:19 pm-7:46 am

2 stops15h 27m

$638

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Thu 7/9

5:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Liberia

Thu 7/16

2:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$676

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Sun 6/14

5:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 25m

Liberia

Sat 6/20

11:50 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$697

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Deals found on 4/24

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

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 $237). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $671). 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 April 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,643 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,666 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1635 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 $237). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $671). 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$481Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$485Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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