San José

$417+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 22 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$417
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$599
From Birmingham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 7/216:19 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop17h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/2612:16 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop26h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/285:57 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/26:09 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/3011:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop9h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/55:30 amSJO - BHM
1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/137:45 pmBHM - SJO
2 stops17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/176:44 amSJO - BHM
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$478
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 12/36:35 amBHM - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 12/109:00 amSJO - BHM
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 12/246:45 amBHM - SJO
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Wed 1/72:20 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/1$1,081

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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

Mon 7/21

6:19 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

12:16 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$417

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 8/28

5:57 pm-11:12 am

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

6:09 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops44h 58m

$447

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 7/30

11:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

5:30 am-4:22 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$474

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 7/30

5:01 am-10:05 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

6:18 am-11:32 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$478

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 7/8

5:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

8:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops23h 40m

$592

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Deals found on 7/1

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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, San José Province?

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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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, San José Province?

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $417 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $474 and $478 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$442Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$442Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$472Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$528Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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