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

Southwest and Delta can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 25m. 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 $471. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 61% 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 Southwest. 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.

$308+ Flights from Birmingham, AL to San José

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Birmingham, Alabama to San José flights typically cost between $558 and $683 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $465 on Southwest (May 8-May 15).

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Sat 12/2011:00 amBHM - SJO

1 stop11h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2212:35 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$590

Fri 12/193:00 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop29h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$643

Fri 12/195:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Sat 12/272:21 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$653

Fri 12/196:24 amBHM - SJO

1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/276:30 amSJO - BHM

1 stop13h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$670

Fri 12/197:30 amBHM - SJO

2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/271:50 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$677

Sat 12/206:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/221:50 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$707

Fri 12/197:30 amBHM - SJO

2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/3112:34 amSJO - BHM

1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$711

Fri 12/196:40 amBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Thu 1/17:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop12h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$761

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Fri 5/86:55 amBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Fri 5/159:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$465

Wed 1/75:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop9h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$486

Wed 1/213:52 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$494

Wed 1/76:55 amBHM - SJO

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Wed 1/281:45 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$502

Tue 1/203:52 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Fri 1/232:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$494

Tue 1/206:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop15h 55mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop15h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$494

Wed 1/75:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Mon 1/262:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$504

Tue 1/67:45 amBHM - SJO

1 stop14h 30mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$504

Tue 1/69:13 amBHM - SJO

1 stop13h 02mDelta

Fri 1/302:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$504

Tue 1/63:43 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop14h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$504

Sat 1/2411:02 amBHM - SJO

1 stop11h 13mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$512

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Tue 1/63:43 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop14h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$504

Tue 1/63:43 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Mon 1/262:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$522

Tue 1/68:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/221:43 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$534

Wed 1/75:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$486

Wed 1/76:55 amBHM - SJO

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Wed 1/281:45 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$502

Tue 1/206:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop15h 55mDelta

Tue 1/277:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop15h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$494

Tue 1/205:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop16h 55mDelta

Sun 1/257:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop15h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$512

Fri 1/239:13 amBHM - SJO

1 stop13h 02mDelta

Sun 1/252:31 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$530

Fri 1/237:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops14h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:43 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$539

Sat 1/244:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/318:00 amSJO - BHM

1 stop15h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$519

One-way flights from Birmingham to San José
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Sat 2/74:53 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$308

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$486 (Delta)
One-way from	$308 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$603

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Fri 5/8

6:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

9:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$465

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

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Wed 1/7

5:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

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Thu 1/29

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$486

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

3:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

3:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

2:31 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-10:54 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

6:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

1:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$502

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

5:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:31 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$504

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/6

7:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$504

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/6

9:13 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

2:31 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$504

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 1/6

3:43 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$504

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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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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

8,190 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 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 Delta can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 25m. 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 $471. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 61% 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

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$468	Average$582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$471	Average$665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$499	Average$677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$528	Average$663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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