What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 23 days in advance to save up to 205% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 23 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $457, or $1,073 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Costa Rica?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Costa Rica from Birmingham, Alabama average $602. You can even find prices in October for less than $602, as users have found deals to Costa Rica from as low as $276. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Costa Rica from Birmingham, Alabama. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

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.

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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 April 25, 2025.

Tue 5/68:57 amBHM - SJO

1 stop27h 36mSpirit Airlines

Sat 5/1012:28 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$411

Sat 6/77:40 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/136:10 amSJO - BHM

1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$462

Tue 5/65:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Sat 5/102:30 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$469

Thu 7/106:12 amBHM - LIR

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1512:50 pmLIR - BHM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$553

Sun 6/86:30 amBHM - SJO

1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/155:30 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$562

Thu 7/106:25 amBHM - SJO

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Tue 7/158:45 amSJO - BHM

2 stops13h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/24

$617

Wed 4/308:57 amBHM - SJO

2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/711:32 amSJO - BHM

3 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$653

Sat 6/216:30 amBHM - LIR

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/283:25 pmLIR - BHM

1 stop17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$701

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Tue 5/68:57 amBHM - SJO

1 stop27h 36mSpirit Airlines

Sat 5/1012:28 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$411

Sat 6/77:40 pmBHM - SJO

1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/136:10 amSJO - BHM

1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$462

Tue 5/65:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Sat 5/102:30 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$469

Sun 6/86:30 amBHM - SJO

1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/155:30 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$562

Thu 7/106:25 amBHM - SJO

2 stops14h 15mSouthwest

Tue 7/158:45 amSJO - BHM

2 stops13h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/24

$617

Thu 7/106:12 amBHM - LIR

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1512:50 pmLIR - BHM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$553

Sat 6/216:30 amBHM - LIR

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/283:25 pmLIR - BHM

1 stop17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$701

Fri 5/236:47 pmBHM - SJO

2 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/317:55 amSJO - BHM

2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$3,466

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Fri 4/255:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops15h 40mSouthwest

Sun 4/271:10 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/24

$711

Wed 4/308:57 amBHM - SJO

1 stop15h 53mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/712:28 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$456

Wed 4/305:40 amBHM - SJO

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/712:27 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$481

Wed 4/308:57 amBHM - SJO

2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/711:32 amSJO - BHM

3 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$653

Sat 5/37:16 pmBHM - LIR

1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/1112:20 pmLIR - BHM

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$734

Tue 5/68:57 amBHM - SJO

1 stop27h 36mSpirit Airlines

Sat 5/1012:28 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop26h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$411

Tue 5/65:20 amBHM - SJO

1 stop7h 35mDelta

Sat 5/102:30 pmSJO - BHM

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/24

$469

Tue 5/66:00 amBHM - SJO

2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/106:03 amSJO - BHM

1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/25

$473

Thu 5/88:30 amBHM - SJO

1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/117:55 amSJO - BHM

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/24

$577

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Tue 5/6

8:57 am-11:33 am

1 stop27h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

12:28 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop26h 15m

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BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

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Sat 6/7

7:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

6:10 am-6:13 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$462

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Tue 5/6

5:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

2:30 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$469

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Thu 7/10

6:12 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Liberia

Tue 7/15

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$553

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Sun 6/8

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/15

5:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$562

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Thu 7/10

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

8:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$617

BirminghamLiberia

BHM - LIR

BHMLIR

Birmingham

Sat 6/21

6:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Liberia

Sat 6/28

3:25 pm-9:43 am

1 stop17h 18m

$701

BirminghamSan José

BHM - SJO

BHMSJO

Birmingham

Fri 5/23

6:47 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

7:55 am-12:44 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$3,466

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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?

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

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

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

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

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,685 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

7,943 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,289 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$349	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$378	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$528	Average$675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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