Award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for HNL→SJO. Lowest economy: 19,500 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 59,000 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 95,000 points + $24.68 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 19,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 22,500 points + $95.29 with Air Canada Aeroplan, the next-lowest program. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 59,000 miles + $24.68, about 3 times the points of its lowest economy award (19,500 miles + $24.68).
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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 | 19,500 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops |  AA AS | — | 48 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $95.29 | 1 stop |  AC AV CM UA | 5 | 54 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $44.68 | 2 stops | AAAS | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $22.08 | 2 stops | AVCMUA | 7 | 30 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $27.41 | 1 stop | UA | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | ACASAVCM+1 | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 51,500 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop |  DL | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 54,300 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | UA | 4 | 26 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 62,712 pts + $103.39 | 2 stops | ACAVUA | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $26.18 | 2 stops | ACAVCMUA | 3 | 26 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 59,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | AA | — | 44 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $25.93Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACASAVCM+1 | 8 | 53 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 160,563 pts + $120.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACAVUA | 2 | 51 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 95,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | AS | 5 | 53 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 141,500 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | DL | 7 | 54 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | ASAVCMUA | 9+ | 54 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue 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.
Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- Daniel K. Inouye International, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (HNL)
- To
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Feb 2027
- Most dates with space
- 54 of 54 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,927 miles (7,930 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San José (SJO)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $56.95 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $44.68 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + $24.68 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 163,986 pts + $98.59 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 95,000 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 141,500 pts + $24.68 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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.
Best months to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + $56.95 (2 dates)LifeMiles | — | 150,000 pts + $24.68 (7 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + $24.68 (9 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 68,809 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 59,000 pts + $24.68 (20 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 19,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 62,712 pts + $103.39 (10 dates)Aeroplan | 71,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 95,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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, 19,500 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 62,712 points + $103.39; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 59,000 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 95,000 points + $24.68; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
How many points does it take to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 19,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 48 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 18:12 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 59,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 44 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 18:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 48 dates, business class 44 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 54 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 51 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 54 dates, first class 53 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 30 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 26 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 54 dates, first class 54 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 54 dates, premium economy 26 dates, business class 53 dates, first class 54 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 26 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $22.08 with LifeMiles (25,000 miles + $22.08) to $95.29 with Aeroplan (22,500 points + $95.29). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 19,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 59,000 miles + $24.68 with AAdvantage (20 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Feb 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.