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$512+ 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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$512
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$524
From Birmingham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/246:24 amBHM - SJO
1 stop6h 34mDelta
vie. 10/311:23 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 9/8$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 11/38:43 amBHM - SJO
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/106:00 amSJO - BHM
2 stops14h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
dom. 10/266:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/25:22 amSJO - BHM
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
vie. 10/245:12 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/312:40 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/246:10 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/317:45 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$622
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
vie. 10/106:57 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/171:00 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops18h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$702
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 11/245:03 amBHM - SJO
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/306:22 amSJO - BHM
1 stop16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$718

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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

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

lun. 11/3

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/10

12:35 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$512

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 10/24

6:24 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/31

1:23 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$512

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

lun. 11/3

8:43 am-10:13 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/10

6:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$516

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 10/26

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/2

5:22 am-10:08 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$517

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 10/24

5:12 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/31

2:40 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$524

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 10/24

6:10 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/31

7:45 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$622

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 10/10

6:57 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/17

1:00 pm-8:32 am

2 stops18h 32m

$702

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

lun. 11/24

5:03 am-11:12 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/30

6:22 am-11:08 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$718

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San José

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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 August 29, 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.

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 septiembre 11, 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
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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, San José Province?

    For as low as $512, United Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Birmingham, Alabama in 6h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1635 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $244 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $468 and $469 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 58% 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$468Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$469Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$528Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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