Award flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for DFW→SJO. Lowest economy: 10,500 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $58.00 (Avianca LifeMiles); mixed cabin from 25,000 points + $96.29 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 64,200 miles + $24.68 (United MileagePlus).
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Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- Dallas-Fort Worth International, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States (DFW)
- To
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
- Most dates with space
- 90 of 99 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San José (SJO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,500 pts + $24.68 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 90 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $94.99 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 81 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $44.68 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $27.10 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 80 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $26.89 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 3 | 85 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $48.08 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,000 pts + $57.08 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 28 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 22,600 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 79 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $115.26 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 61 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 30,300 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 82 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 32,970 pts + $102.89 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 55 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 74,200 pts + $118.61 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 2 | 41 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $96.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 81 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 1 | 80 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 2 | 85 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,500 pts | American Airlines (AA) | — | 89 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,500 pts + $123.64 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $116.12 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 55,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6) | 5 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $96.29 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 64,200 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 85 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 86,800 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 82 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Aeromexico Club Premier, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $24.68 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $44.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,970 pts + $102.89 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $96.29Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 41,040 pts + $54.58 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,500 pts + $123.64 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 86,800 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 93,400 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 10,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 90 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 60,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 88 dates.
Best months to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | 38,500 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 184,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | |
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 32,970 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (16 dates)Mixed cabin | 86,800 · SkyMiles (17 dates) | |
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (18 dates) | 77,534 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates)Mixed cabin | 74,900 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 91,200 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 33,198 · Aeroplan (19 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates)Mixed cabin | 25,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 33,262 · Aeroplan (18 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (18 dates)Mixed cabin | 64,200 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | |
| 34,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 63,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 10,500 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 32,970 points + $102.89; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $58.00, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 25,000 points + $96.29 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 64,200 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
What's the lowest Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 21:30 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 90 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 13:30 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 80 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:34 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 25,000 points + $96.29 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 90 dates, business class 89 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 81 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business class 81 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 61 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 53 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 9 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 80 dates, business class 80 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 79 dates, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 82 dates, first class 82 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 28 dates, business class 4 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 10,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 10,500 miles with AAdvantage (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with LifeMiles (14 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 25,000 points with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.