Award flights from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
Award space from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT) and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,500 miles + $24.68 on LAX–SJO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 points + $94.99 on LAX–SJO (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 45,000 points + $24.68 on LAX–SJO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,500 pts + $24.68
- LAX–SJO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 33,750 pts + $103.29
- LAX–SJO · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $94.99
- LAX–SJO · Aeroplan
- Lowest first class
- 45,000 pts + $24.68
- LAX–SJO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–SJO: 10,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 15,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–SJO. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 25,000 points + $94.99, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,500 points + $94.79).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 10,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–SJO (seen on 110 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,500 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 110 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $94.79 | LAX–SJO | 59 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 13,540 pts + $53.08 | LAX–SJO | 51 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 325 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $52.58 | LAX–SJO | 12 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 19,400 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 34 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 37 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 163 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $48.08 | LAX–SJO | 26 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $49.40 | LAX–SJO | 129 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,000 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 309 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $118.47 | LAX–SJO | 25 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 33,750 points + $103.29 with Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–SJO (seen on 39 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 33,750 pts + $103.29 | LAX–SJO | 39 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 25,000 points + $94.99 with Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–SJO (seen on 57 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $94.99 | LAX–SJO | 57 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $49.33 | LAX–SJO | 51 |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 37 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + $24.68 | LAX–SJO | 110 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $119.36 | LAX–SJO | 17 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,500 pts + $123.31 | LAX–SJO | 5 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $53.68Mixed cabin | LAX–SJO | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 45,000 points + $24.68 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SJO (seen on 316 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.
Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA, ONT)
- To
- San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,687–2,723 miles (4,324–4,382 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San José (SJO)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and San José, Costa Rica (SJO), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO) | 10,500 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 110 dates | 33,750 pts + $103.29Aeroplan · 39 dates | 25,000 pts + $94.99Aeroplan · 57 dates | 45,000 pts + $24.68Atmos · 316 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to San José (SJO) | 15,500 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 7 dates | — | 70,000 pts + $30.28AAdvantage · 7 dates | 57,000 pts + $30.28AAdvantage · 5 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to San José (SJO) | 25,500 pts + $35.88AAdvantage · 5 dates | — | 45,000 pts + $30.28AAdvantage · 5 dates | 57,000 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 4 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Economy: 10,500 miles + $24.68 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 110 dates.
- Premium Economy: 33,750 points + $103.29 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 39 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 points + $94.99 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed business-class award space there on 57 dates.
- First Class: 45,000 points + $24.68 on Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (SJO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 316 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–SJO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $24.68 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–SJO | Avianca LifeMiles | 13,540 pts + $53.08 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–SJO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 33,750 pts + $103.29 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–SJO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $95.29 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–SJO | Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $119.36 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SJO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $24.68 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SJO | United MileagePlus | 62,300 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–SJO | Delta SkyMiles | 81,000 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 12,500 points + $94.79 via Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 27 dates (11 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 points + $94.99 via Air Canada Aeroplan on LAX–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 12 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 45,000 points + $24.68 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 279 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + $95.19 (8 dates)Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $101.09 (8 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $95.29 (7 dates)Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $24.68 (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + $30.28 (26 dates)AAdvantage | 33,750 pts + $103.29 (7 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $96.79 (18 dates)Aeroplan | 57,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + $24.68 (19 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Aeroplan | 34,141 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 108,765 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | 91,481 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 88,622 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + $24.68 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 23,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Velocity | 67,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 112,575 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 53,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 145,206 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 67,087 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | — | — | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 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 | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
In business class, LAX–SJO with 25,000 points + $94.99 (Air Canada Aeroplan). In economy, LAX–SJO with 10,500 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) had award space?
LAX–SJO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), SNA–SJO (economy, business class and first class) and ONT–SJO (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 03:43 UTC for a Jan 10, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 110 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:20 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 points + $94.99 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 20:33 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 57 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 07:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 110 dates, business class 110 dates, first class 77 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 59 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business class 57 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 25 dates, business class 17 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, first class 316 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 51 dates, business class 51 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 34 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 309 dates, first class 309 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 12 dates, business class 5 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points + $94.79 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $24.68 with AAdvantage (10,500 miles + $24.68) to $118.47 with Club Premier (28,000 points + $118.47); in business class from $24.68 with MileagePlus (38,500 miles + $24.68) to $123.31 with Flying Blue (56,500 miles + $123.31). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles 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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Los Angeles 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 Dec 2026 departures, 10,500 miles + $30.28 with AAdvantage (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,000 points + $96.79 with Aeroplan (18 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 Los Angeles 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 France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.