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$211+ 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San José

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 January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 5/137:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/179:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:48 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops12h 19m
American Airlines
Fri 2/208:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3010:51 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Thu 2/58:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops12h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$538
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 4/96:55 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 4/129:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 8/612:30 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop14h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 2/258:45 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop13h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$547
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 2/226:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Wed 2/259:40 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop11h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 3/76:30 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$551
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/303:52 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Thu 2/57:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop14h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$573

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$520
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$211
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$535
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San José that are best for you.

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Birmingham

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 1/30

10:51 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

8:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$538

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

6:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/12

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$542

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:45 am-9:53 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$547

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

9:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$550

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 2/22

5:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

3:59 pm-8:16 am

2 stops16h 17m

$568

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

8:48 am-9:07 pm

2 stops12h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$568

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 1/30

3:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$573

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 2/27

8:48 am-8:12 pm

2 stops11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

12:35 am-12:02 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$586

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-8:33 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

2:55 pm-10:46 am

1 stop19h 51m

$590

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$211

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 January 16, 2026.

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 $241). 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

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 January 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 54m. 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 $241). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$450Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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