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$281+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Costa Rica

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SJO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$691
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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 March 5, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/319:33 amBHM - SJO
1 stop15h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/412:50 amSJO - BHM
1 stop6h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/279:33 amBHM - SJO
1 stop26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/304:50 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sun 5/256:00 amBHM - SJO
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3011:59 pmSJO - BHM
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 5/187:15 pmBHM - LIR
1 stop17h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/242:05 pmLIR - BHM
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/109:00 amBHM - SJO
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/245:30 amSJO - BHM
1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 6/296:47 pmBHM - LIR
1 stop16h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/411:05 amLIR - BHM
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$528
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/315:45 amBHM - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSouthwest
Sat 4/52:00 pmSJO - BHM
2 stops18h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$598
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/185:47 pmBHM - LIR
2 stops44h 14mWestJet
Fri 4/257:05 amLIR - BHM
2 stops38h 42mWestJet
Deal found 3/4$1,559

Find flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica within your budget

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 March 5, 2025.

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Birmingham

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 3/31

9:33 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

12:50 am-8:01 am

1 stop6h 11m

$281

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 3/27

9:33 am-11:21 am

1 stop26h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/30

4:50 pm-8:38 am

2 stops14h 48m

$430

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

11:59 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 54m

$455

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Sun 5/18

7:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

Liberia

Sat 5/24

2:05 pm-8:53 am

1 stop17h 48m

$467

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

9:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/24

5:30 am-8:22 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$486

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Sun 6/29

6:47 pm-10:00 am

1 stop16h 13m

Liberia

Fri 7/4

11:05 am-8:22 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$528

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Mon 3/31

5:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/5

2:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

$598

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Fri 4/18

5:47 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops44h 14m

Liberia

Fri 4/25

7:05 am-10:47 pm

2 stops38h 42m

$1,559

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Deals found on 3/4

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Costa Rica

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

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 March 5, 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 March 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines and American 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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8,660 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
7,926 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$378Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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