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$511+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BHM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Birmingham (BHM). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$511
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$690
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/165:30 amSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/18:45 amBHM - SJO
1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$511
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/168:45 amSJO - BHM
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Mon 9/15:30 amBHM - SJO
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/311:35 amSJO - BHM
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:35 pmBHM - SJO
2 stops18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$557
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:00 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops15h 20mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/171:15 pmBHM - SJO
2 stops26h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,580

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Birmingham that are best for you.

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San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/16

5:30 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Birmingham

Mon 9/1

8:45 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$511

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/16

8:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Birmingham

Mon 9/1

5:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$543

San JoséBirmingham

SJO - BHM

SJOBHM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

11:35 am-7:49 am

2 stops19h 14m

Birmingham

Mon 10/6

7:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$557

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from San José to Birmingham

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 San José to Birmingham in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 San José, San José Province-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San José, San José Province-Birmingham, Alabama 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 San José to Birmingham

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham, Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham, Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, Alabama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Birmingham. 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 San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($511), Southwest ($543), and American Airlines ($557) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Birmingham 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 San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from San José, San José Province to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 airline flying from San José to Birmingham

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United AirlinesCheapest$519Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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