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$109+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$527
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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 24, 2025.

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.
Sat 5/316:14 pmPNS - SJO
1 stop17h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/411:32 amSJO - PNS
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$260
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:20 amATL - SJO
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$267
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.
Sun 5/256:15 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/3112:28 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$279
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.
Tue 5/276:00 amPNS - SJO
2 stops13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/311:32 amSJO - PNS
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$295
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Sat 5/1710:03 amATL - SJO
Nonstop3h 58mFrontier
Sat 5/241:15 pmSJO - ATL
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$339
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.
Sat 5/243:41 pmCHA - SJO
2 stops21h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2911:32 amSJO - CHA
1 stop24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$343
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:57 amBHM - SJO
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/712:28 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:25 amBHM - SJO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Thu 9/188:50 amSJO - BHM
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$441
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:00 amPNS - LIR
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Tue 8/261:25 pmLIR - PNS
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/23$444
This American Airlines 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 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 5/131:50 pmSJO - MOB
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 10/225:55 amMOB - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Tue 10/281:13 pmSJO - MOB
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/24$449
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:40 amBHM - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:03 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$451

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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 24, 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

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Sat 5/31

6:14 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

11:32 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$260

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/25

5:20 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

12:28 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 06m

$267

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/25

6:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

12:28 pm-12:57 am

1 stop10h 29m

$279

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

11:32 am-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$295

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 5/17

10:03 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:15 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$339

ChattanoogaSan José

CHA - SJO

CHASJO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 5/24

3:41 pm-11:33 am

2 stops21h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

11:32 am-2:23 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$343

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 9/11

11:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

8:50 am-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$441

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

1:50 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$446

PensacolaSan José

PNS - SJO

PNSSJO

Pensacola

Wed 5/28

11:18 am-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

6:03 am-6:58 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$458

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sat 6/7

6:56 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

6:10 am-6:13 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$463

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Costa Rica

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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 24, 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 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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?

    $109 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $158 and $243, 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$528Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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