$271+ 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San JoséExplore 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 March 10, 2026.
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 March 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/255:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/16:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 4/811:35 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7![American Airlines logo]()
$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/115:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Thu 4/169:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 10/195:02 pm
BHM
- SJO
2 stops19h 03m
American Airlines
Fri 10/237:35 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops13h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 3/282:45 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/47:55 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/295:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 6/66:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops14h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$617
Best flights from Birmingham to San JoséDiscover 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 March 10, 2026.
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 March 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/255:45 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 3/282:45 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/47:55 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 5/2912:23 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop11h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 6/66:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops14h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7![American Airlines logo]()
$617
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/115:45 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/169:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 3/256:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/11:16 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 5/236:36 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop19h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8![American Airlines logo]()
$653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 5/116:30 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:55 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6![United Airlines logo]()
$748
Last-minute flights from Birmingham to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to San José. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to San José. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 3/156:18 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop18h 28m
American Airlines
Thu 4/96:30 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop16h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7![American Airlines logo]()
$711
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 3/157:10 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/99:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 3/2412:49 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 4/11:16 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 3/282:45 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 4/47:55 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/16:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 4/811:35 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7![American Airlines logo]()
$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/115:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Thu 4/169:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$580
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/255:00 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$525
One-way flights from Birmingham to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Birmingham to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/1912:10 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/276:00 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/186:15 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops14h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 6/186:40 pm
BHM
- SJO
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$613
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 6/275:30 pm
BHM
- SJO
3 stops53h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$735
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/1910:42 am
BHM
- SJO
3 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$943
Find 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 March 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $525 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $271 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $717 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San José that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 4/25
5:45 am-12:35 pm
2 stops7h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
9:00 am-10:00 pm
2 stops12h 00m
$570
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 4/11
5:45 am-12:35 pm
2 stops7h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/16
9:00 am-11:25 pm
2 stops13h 25m
$585
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 3/28
2:45 pm-9:32 pm
1 stop7h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 4/4
7:55 am-8:31 pm
1 stop11h 36m
$612
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Fri 5/29
12:23 pm-10:42 pm
1 stop11h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/6
6:00 am-9:28 pm
2 stops14h 28m
$617
Quickest round-trip
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Wed 3/25
6:00 am-11:26 am
1 stop6h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/1
1:16 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 04m
$639
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 5/23
6:36 pm-12:59 pm
1 stop19h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/30
6:00 am-6:46 pm
1 stop11h 46m
$653
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Mon 5/11
6:30 am-12:21 pm
1 stop6h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/13
7:55 am-8:44 pm
1 stop11h 49m
$748
Cheapest one-way
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Fri 6/19
12:10 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$271
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Thu 6/18
6:50 am-12:45 pm
1 stop6h 55m
$271
Quickest one-way
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 6/27
5:25 am-11:00 am
1 stop6h 35m
$271
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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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
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 $583). 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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$468 | Average$671 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$471 | Average$642 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$481 | Average$599 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$512 | Average$670 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |