United MileagePlus award flights from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for IAH→SJO in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 20,000 miles + $24.68 (economy space on 60 dates). Lowest business class: 53,600 miles nonstop (nonstop business-class space on 60 dates); mixed cabin from 38,500 miles + $26.18.
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- Lowest economy
- 20,000 miles + $24.68
- economy space on 60 dates
- Lowest business class
- 53,600 miles + taxes vary
- nonstop business-class space on 60 dates · mixed cabin from 38,500 miles + $26.18
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on IAH→SJO in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $24.68 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 60 | See dates | |
| Business | 38,500 miles + $26.18Mixed cabin | 1 stopNonstop from 53,600 pts | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 60 | 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 | 20,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 20,000 miles + $24.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,500 miles + $26.18Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,500 miles + $26.18Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,500 miles + $26.18Mixed cabin | 1 | 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.
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 | 60 of 60 | 100% | |
| Business | 60 of 60 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 20,000 (1 date) | 62,100 (1 date) | |
| 20,000 (6 dates) | 38,500 (6 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,000 (12 dates) | 38,500 (12 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,000 (4 dates) | 38,500 (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 20,000 (28 dates) | 38,500 (28 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 20,900 (8 dates) | 38,500 (8 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 22,000 (1 date) | 61,600 (1 date) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $117.45 | 73,400 pts + $118.59 | 55,000 pts + $118.31 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $96.04 | 33,226 pts + $102.69Lowest | 25,000 pts + $96.29Lowest | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + $123.31 | — | 45,000 pts + $123.31 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $44.68 | — | — | 45,000 pts + $24.68Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $30.28Lowest | — | 43,000 pts + $30.28 | 57,000 pts + $24.68 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 13,000 pts + $54.58 | — | 29,980 pts + $54.58 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,800 pts + $24.68 | — | — | 76,800 pts + $24.68 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 18,100 pts + $24.68 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | — | 38,500 pts + $26.18Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $49.27 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
How many miles do you need to fly from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 20,000 miles + $24.68, with a typical monthly low of 20,900 miles over 7 months and award space on 60 departure dates; business class 53,600 miles nonstop + taxes vary, with nonstop award space on 60 departure dates. A mixed-cabin award, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was lower in business class (38,500 miles + $26.18). Monthly lows varied in economy (20,000 to 22,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
In economy, 20,000 miles + $24.68. Seen Oct 3, 2026, 02:32 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 60 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:20 UTC). In business class, 53,600 miles (nonstop). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 60 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:20 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 38,500 miles + $26.18. Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Houston (IAH) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in business class, and in economy from 20,000 miles.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Houston (IAH) 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 Houston (IAH) 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 Feb 2027 departures: 20,000 miles (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.