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$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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$417
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$709
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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/232:20 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop21h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/412:23 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop17h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/234:58 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/24:50 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Wed 11/129:00 amSJO - BHM
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/185:34 pmBHM - SJO
2 stops18h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2512:55 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/235:03 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/27:55 amSJO - BHM
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$558
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:20 amBHM - SJO
2 stops39h 05mAir Canada
Thu 1/88:55 amSJO - BHM
2 stops26h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,773

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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 June 12, 2025.
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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BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 8/23

2:20 pm-11:12 am

1 stop21h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

12:23 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 42m

$417

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 6/23

4:58 pm-11:19 am

1 stop19h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

4:50 pm-10:43 am

2 stops16h 53m

$437

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$475

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 10/18

5:34 pm-11:10 am

2 stops18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

12:55 pm-8:48 am

2 stops18h 53m

$496

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 6/23

5:03 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

7:55 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$558

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Deals found on 6/11

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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 9, 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines from Birmingham to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $475 and $496 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 28% 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$442Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$472Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$528Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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