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$75+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Costa Rica

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$618
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:36 amATL - SJO
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/512:55 amSJO - ATL
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:59 pmPNS - SJO
2 stops8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/612:23 pmSJO - PNS
1 stop26h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:57 amBHM - SJO
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/512:55 amSJO - BHM
1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$244
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:28 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/31:24 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/298:57 amBHM - SJO
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/66:07 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops44h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1210:31 amATL - SJO
Nonstop4h 05mFrontier
Sat 4/191:46 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$366
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/111:45 amATL - SJO
1 stop11h 20mAir Canada
Fri 4/46:15 amSJO - ATL
1 stop13h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 8/196:00 amPNS - LIR
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Tue 8/261:04 pmLIR - PNS
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/1$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/305:20 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Wed 5/71:24 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/31$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/612:40 pmMOB - SJO
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/132:15 pmSJO - MOB
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/305:40 amBHM - SJO
2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/711:59 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/26:30 amHSV - LIR
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/81:20 pmLIR - HSV
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$467

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Costa Rica 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

11:36 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

12:55 am-4:07 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$233

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Tue 4/29

3:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

12:23 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$240

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 4/29

8:57 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

12:55 am-8:02 am

1 stop6h 07m

$244

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

5:28 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/3

1:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$285

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 4/29

8:57 am-11:18 am

1 stop27h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

6:07 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops44h 36m

$319

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/3

10:03 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

1:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$346

PensacolaLiberia

PNS - LIR

PNSLIR

Pensacola

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

Liberia

Tue 8/26

1:04 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$444

MobileSan José

MOB - SJO

MOBSJO

Mobile

Tue 5/6

12:40 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

2:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$451

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 4/30

5:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

1:24 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$451

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Wed 4/30

5:40 am-6:24 pm

2 stops13h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

11:59 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 54m

$455

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Alabama to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Costa Rica. 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 to fly from Alabama to Costa Rica one-way?

    $75 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $157 and $211, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alabama to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alabama to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to Costa Rica 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 Alabama to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Alabama to Costa Rica 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 Alabama to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Costa Rica. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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