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$202+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
abr. 9 — abr. 161
mié. 4/9
mié. 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated abril 4, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$244
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$202
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$618
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
mié. 4/308:57 amBHM - SJO
1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/712:28 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
mar. 5/68:57 amBHM - SJO
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/91:55 amSJO - BHM
3 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
sáb. 7/197:34 pmBHM - SJO
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/252:20 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop17h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
mar. 4/295:20 amBHM - SJO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
sáb. 5/32:53 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/4$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
vie. 5/96:35 amBHM - SJO
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/127:55 amSJO - BHM
1 stop11h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
jue. 8/76:25 amBHM - LIR
1 stop6h 16mDelta
mié. 8/131:04 pmLIR - BHM
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/4$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
jue. 8/77:18 pmBHM - LIR
2 stops17h 02mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/132:30 pmLIR - BHM
2 stops18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
vie. 5/95:45 amBHM - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSouthwest
lun. 5/128:45 amSJO - BHM
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$613
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/216:30 amBHM - LIR
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/283:25 pmLIR - BHM
1 stop17h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$777

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 abril 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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Return

Price

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mié. 4/30

8:57 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/7

12:28 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$244

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 5/6

8:57 am-10:27 am

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/9

1:55 am-3:43 pm

3 stops36h 48m

$365

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

sáb. 7/19

7:34 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 7/25

2:20 pm-9:13 am

1 stop17h 53m

$462

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

mar. 4/29

5:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/3

2:53 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$469

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 5/9

6:35 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

7:55 am-8:42 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$487

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

jue. 8/7

6:25 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 16m

Liberia

mié. 8/13

1:04 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$515

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

jue. 8/7

7:18 pm-11:20 am

2 stops17h 02m

Liberia

mié. 8/13

2:30 pm-9:38 am

2 stops18h 08m

$519

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

vie. 5/9

5:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

8:45 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$613

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

sáb. 6/21

6:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Liberia

sáb. 6/28

3:25 pm-9:43 am

1 stop17h 18m

$777

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

dom. 5/25

4:38 pm-11:33 am

1 stop19h 55m

$202

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Deals found on 4/3

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 abril 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham, 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 abril 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to Costa Rica have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,618 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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 Birmingham 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 abril 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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