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$288+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
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 April 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/25:45 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Thu 5/289:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/25$521
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:20 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Thu 5/289:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 8/2812:19 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:21 pm
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$553
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/146:30 am
BHM
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/209:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$560
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/25:00 am
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/319:00 am
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/25$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/212:23 pm
BHM
-
SJO
1 stop11h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 7/92:02 pm
SJO
-
BHM
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$633

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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$553
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$288
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$570
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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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$521

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 5/6

6:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$525
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 5/14

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$555
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$288
Quickest one-way

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 6/12

5:08 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$556

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 6/1

6:04 am-7:24 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$1,152

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Deals found on 4/24

Sorted by cheapest first

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to San José

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José (average of $509). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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 April 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,463 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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?

    Southwest can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in just under 8h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Birmingham, Alabama and San José are separated by a distance of 1635 mi.

  • 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 $481. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $481, and American Airlines, from $485. Delta is currently priced 21% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to San José (average of $509). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to San José

Discover the top 4 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$481Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$485Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$499Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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