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$292+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to San José (SJO)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sam. 11/15
sam. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or October, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octobre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Southwest)

One-way from

$292
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$509
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octobre 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mar. 10/287:15 amBHM - SJO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
mer. 11/129:00 amSJO - BHM
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/14$478
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
mar. 12/211:20 amBHM - SJO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
mar. 12/169:00 amSJO - BHM
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/16$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mar. 10/285:24 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 34mDelta
mer. 11/122:31 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/15$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mar. 10/284:10 pmBHM - SJO
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
mer. 11/126:00 amSJO - BHM
2 stops14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sam. 11/154:47 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
mer. 11/192:59 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
jeu. 10/236:10 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/412:35 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mer. 12/38:48 amBHM - SJO
2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/1512:56 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
jeu. 10/237:45 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop23h 31mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/41:12 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$525

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to San José 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 octobre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San José that are best for you.

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Birmingham

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

7:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 11/12

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$478

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 12/2

11:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/16

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$481

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 11/4

5:03 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 11/7

2:59 pm-8:51 am

1 stop17h 52m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 12/2

4:19 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/16

7:00 am-6:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

5:24 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 11/12

2:31 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$494

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 10/28

4:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 11/12

6:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$498

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mer. 12/3

6:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/15

3:38 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$512

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

sam. 1/3

6:11 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 1/10

8:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$512

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

ven. 11/7

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$292

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

ven. 11/7

6:15 am-11:40 pm

3 stops17h 25m

$744

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Deals found on 10/16

Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to San José. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, you should look to book at least 30 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated octobre 16, 2025.
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
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 5h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 17m. 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 $468, 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to San José. 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 octobre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$468Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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