United MileagePlus award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for HNL→SJO in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 45,000 miles + $24.68 (economy space on 54 dates). Lowest business class: 110,000 miles + $25.93 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 53 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 45,000 miles + $24.68
- economy space on 54 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 110,000 miles + $25.93
- business-class space on 53 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class
- 400,000 miles + $24.68
- first-class space on 54 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 200,000 miles + $26.18
- premium economy space on 26 dates
In economy, 45,000 miles + $24.68 with United MileagePlus was the 6th lowest of the 8 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 19,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With United MileagePlus, first class started at 400,000 miles + $24.68, about 8.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (45,000 miles + $24.68).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on HNL→SJO in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 45,000 miles + $24.68 | 1 stop |  AC AS AV CM+1 | 9+ | 54 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 200,000 miles + $26.18 | 2 stops | ACAVCM UA | 3 | 26 | See dates | |
| Business | 110,000 miles + $25.93Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACASAVCM+1 | 8 | 53 | See dates | |
| First | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 1 stop | ASAVCMUA | 9+ | 54 | See dates |
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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 125,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 125,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 125,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 400,000 miles + $24.68 | 6 | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 54 of 54 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 26 of 54 | 48% | |
| Business | 53 of 54 | 98% | |
| First | 54 of 54 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125,000 miles + $24.68 (9 dates) | — | 400,000 miles + $24.68 (8 dates) | 400,000 miles + $24.68 (9 dates) | |
| 45,000 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (11 dates) | 110,000 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,000 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates) | |
| 45,000 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (15 dates) | 110,000 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates)Mixed cabin | 400,000 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates) |
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.
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $95.29 | 62,712 pts + $103.39Lowest | 160,563 pts + $120.69Mixed cabin | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $44.68 | — | — | 95,000 pts + $24.68Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,500 pts + $24.68Lowest | — | 59,000 pts + $24.68Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $22.08 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 51,500 pts + $24.68 | — | — | 141,500 pts + $24.68 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 54,300 pts + $24.68 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $24.68 | 200,000 pts + $26.18 | 110,000 pts + $25.93Mixed cabin | 400,000 pts + $24.68 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $27.41 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
How many miles do you need to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 45,000 miles + $24.68, with monthly lows of 45,000 miles in 2 months and 125,000 miles in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 54 departure dates (newest observation Nov 6, 2026); premium economy 200,000 miles + $26.18, with award space on 26 departure dates (newest observation Nov 5, 2026); business class 110,000 miles + $25.93, a mixed-cabin award, with monthly lows of 110,000 miles in 2 months and 400,000 miles in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 53 departure dates (newest observation Nov 6, 2026); first class 400,000 miles + $24.68, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 54 departure dates (newest observation Nov 6, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (45,000 to 125,000 miles + taxes vary) and business class (110,000 to 400,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
In economy, 45,000 miles + $24.68. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 54 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 18:13 UTC). In business class, 110,000 miles + $25.93 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 53 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 18:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from Honolulu (HNL) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 45,000 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Honolulu (HNL) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Feb 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.