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$61+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Costa Rica

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BHM — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$229
(Priceline)

One-way from

$61
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$648
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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 February 22, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:58 amPNS - SJO
2 stops14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/2512:50 amSJO - PNS
2 stops13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$229
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/118:44 amATL - SJO
2 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1811:30 amSJO - ATL
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3110:13 amATL - SJO
Nonstop4h 09mFrontier
Sat 6/71:42 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/175:25 amATL - SJO
2 stops9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:42 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/199:58 amPNS - SJO
2 stops14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2612:26 pmSJO - PNS
3 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1910:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop26h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/112:23 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop19h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1910:00 amBHM - SJO
2 stops12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/112:23 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 6/77:45 pmPNS - LIR
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/132:05 pmLIR - PNS
2 stops18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 12/26:32 pmHSV - LIR
2 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/93:10 pmLIR - HSV
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 6/94:59 pmBHM - LIR
2 stops19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/192:25 pmLIR - BHM
2 stops18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 6/36:47 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop16h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/105:30 amSJO - BHM
1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$491
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:11 amATL - LIR
1 stop8h 34mJetBlue
Thu 5/82:10 pmLIR - ATL
1 stop16h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 2/22$494

Find flights from Alabama to Costa Rica within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Wed 3/19

9:58 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

12:50 am-3:16 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$229

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/11

8:44 am-11:50 pm

2 stops17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$250

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/31

10:13 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/7

1:42 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$254

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

5:25 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:42 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$267

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Wed 3/19

9:58 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

12:26 pm-3:45 pm

3 stops26h 19m

$330

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 5/19

10:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:23 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 42m

$374

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 5/19

10:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:23 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 42m

$408

PensacolaLiberia

PNS - LIR

PNSLIR

Pensacola

Sat 6/7

7:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Liberia

Fri 6/13

2:05 pm-9:31 am

2 stops18h 26m

$486

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Mon 6/9

4:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops19h 21m

Liberia

Thu 6/19

2:25 pm-9:33 am

2 stops18h 08m

$486

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 6/3

6:47 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

5:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$491

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Alabama to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to Costa Rica one-way?

    $61 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 Air Canada, with prices starting from $73 and $193, respectively.

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

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  • 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$294Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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