$285+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 January 27, 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 January 27, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 5/286:49 pm
BHM
- SJO
1 stop16h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 6/112:30 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop16h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26![United Airlines logo]()
$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 5/285:30 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops14h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 6/26:12 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops15h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26![American Airlines logo]()
$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/208:45 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop11h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:45 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop13h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25![United Airlines logo]()
$551
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/57:10 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Tue 2/101:45 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25![Southwest logo]()
$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 1/265:20 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop7h 40m
Delta
Thu 1/297:00 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop14h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/25![Delta logo]()
$575
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 1/266:10 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Thu 1/291:45 pm
SJO
- BHM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25![Southwest logo]()
$581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/510:51 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 2/108:00 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops12h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25![American Airlines logo]()
$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2711:06 am
BHM
- SJO
1 stop9h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 4/187:55 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop11h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25![United Airlines logo]()
$644
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/278:48 am
BHM
- SJO
2 stops11h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 4/186:30 am
SJO
- BHM
1 stop16h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25![American Airlines logo]()
$660
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:35 pm
BHM
- SJO
2 stops18h 24m
GOL
Sat 7/116:12 am
SJO
- BHM
2 stops15h 03m
GOL
Deal found 1/26![GOL logo]()
$726
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 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $520 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $285 (Avianca) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $535 |
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San José that are best for you.
Fly from
Birmingham
Fly to
San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Fri 2/20
8:45 am-8:39 pm
1 stop11h 54m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/23
8:45 am-9:53 pm
1 stop13h 08m
$551
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Thu 2/5
7:10 am-12:50 pm
1 stop5h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/10
1:45 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$554
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Thu 2/5
10:51 am-10:30 pm
2 stops11h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/10
8:00 am-8:14 pm
2 stops12h 14m
$601
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Fri 2/27
11:06 am-8:39 pm
1 stop9h 33m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 4/18
7:55 am-8:31 pm
1 stop11h 36m
$644
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Fri 2/20
5:30 am-2:15 pm
2 stops8h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/23
2:55 pm-10:46 am
1 stop19h 51m
$728
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 3/21
7:14 pm-9:43 pm
1 stop27h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/27
12:26 pm-8:01 am
2 stops18h 35m
$751
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Tue 2/24
11:06 am-6:16 pm
1 stop7h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/26
12:35 pm-9:53 pm
1 stop9h 18m
$751
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sun 3/15
7:10 am-7:40 pm
2 stops13h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/22
1:55 pm-11:55 pm
2 stops9h 00m
$846
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 2/7
6:15 am-11:30 pm
2 stops17h 15m
$285
BirminghamSan José
BHM - SJO
BHMSJO
Birmingham
Sat 2/7
11:14 am-8:39 pm
1 stop9h 25m
$378
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.
| 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
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Estimated round-trip price
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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 23, 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.
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 January 27, 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.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to San José
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$237 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$450 | Average$615 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$471 | Average$665 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$499 | Average$675 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$528 | Average$627 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |