How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

Southwest and American Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 45m. Birmingham, Alabama and San José are separated by a distance of 1635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San José round-trip from $237. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $450, and American Airlines, from $485. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to SJO?

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

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to San José?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 12/306:11 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop26h 50mGOL

Sat 1/33:29 pmSJO - BHM

2 stops20h 48mGOL

Deal found 12/29

$1,358

Tue 12/3011:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop9h 10mSouthwest

Sat 1/31:20 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$1,419

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

Tue 1/209:13 amBHM - SJO

1 stop13h 02mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop12h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$494

Wed 5/1312:00 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Mon 5/189:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$499

Tue 1/207:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/278:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$499

Sat 1/104:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/158:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops13h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$506

Fri 1/96:00 amBHM - SJO

1 stop15h 02mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/146:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$512

Sat 1/104:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/176:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops15h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$524

Wed 5/137:30 amBHM - SJO

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/186:30 amSJO - BHM

2 stops14h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$528

Sat 4/254:42 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/212:12 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$531

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Tue 1/66:27 amBHM - SJO

2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/228:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$516

Wed 1/77:09 amBHM - SJO

2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/286:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$486

Thu 1/85:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Wed 1/142:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$512

Thu 1/88:44 amBHM - SJO

2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/146:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops14h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$517

Sat 1/104:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/151:51 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$502

Sat 1/104:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/176:38 amSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$520

Tue 1/209:13 amBHM - SJO

1 stop13h 02mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop12h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$494

Tue 1/207:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/278:00 amSJO - BHM

2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$499

One-way flights from Birmingham to San José
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Tue 4/146:20 amBHM - SJO

2 stops13h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$225

Fri 1/161:00 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$307

Sat 2/74:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$308

Fri 1/161:44 pmBHM - SJO

3 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$567

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Round-trip from	$499 (Southwest)
One-way from	$225 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$641

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BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

9:13 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 5/13

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$499

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-7:44 pm

2 stops12h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$499

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 1/10

4:53 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops13h 32m

$506

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-9:02 pm

1 stop15h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-6:09 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$512

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 1/10

4:53 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$524

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 5/13

7:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

6:30 am-9:44 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$528

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 4/25

4:42 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

12:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$531

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$225

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 1/16

1:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$307

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José (average of $240). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 San José

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Birmingham to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

4,251 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

8,014 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

9,121 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

11,074 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

8,235 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?
Southwest and American Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 45m. Birmingham, Alabama and San José are separated by a distance of 1635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San José round-trip from $237. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $450, and American Airlines, from $485. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to San José 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 San José?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José (average of $240). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$468	Average$634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$485	Average$666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$499	Average$705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$528	Average$663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Birmingham to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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