Award flights from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
Award space from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 6,480 miles + $53.08 on FLL–SJO (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $44.68 on MIA–SJO (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $44.68 on MIA–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
- 6,480 pts + $53.08
- FLL–SJO · LifeMiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 32,958 pts + $103.39
- FLL–SJO · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 pts + $44.68
- MIA–SJO · Atmos
- Lowest first class
- 50,000 pts + $44.68
- MIA–SJO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on FLL–SJO: 6,480 miles + $53.08 with Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 6,820 miles + $53.08 with Avianca LifeMiles on MIA–SJO. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 15,000 points + $44.68, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $44.68).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 6,480 miles + $53.08 with Avianca LifeMiles on FLL–SJO (seen on 32 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 6,480 pts + $53.08 | FLL–SJO | 32 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $44.68 | MIA–SJO | 96 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 67 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $95.19 | MIA–SJO | 34 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $48.08 | MIA–SJO | 7 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,300 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 32 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 32 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 26,000 pts + $118.64 | MIA–SJO | 2 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $117.98 | MIA–SJO | 22 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,000 pts + $71.18 | MIA–SJO | 4 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 32,958 points + $103.39 with Air Canada Aeroplan on FLL–SJO (seen on 22 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 15,000 points + $44.68 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–SJO (seen on 102 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $44.68 | MIA–SJO | 102 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 67 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $94.99 | MIA–SJO | 34 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,540 pts + $53.08 | FLL–SJO | 32 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $48.08 | MIA–SJO | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 32 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $78.83 | MIA–SJO | 8 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $118.86 | MIA–SJO | 18 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 50,000 points + $44.68 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–SJO (seen on 7 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $44.68 | MIA–SJO | 7 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 84,300 pts + $24.68 | MIA–SJO | 32 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $24.68 | FLL–SJO | 13 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 144,529 pts + $103.39Mixed cabin | MIA–SJO | 1 |
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.
Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- 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
- 1,122–1,142 miles (1,805–1,838 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 Miami and San José, Costa Rica (SJO), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to San José (SJO) | 6,820 pts + $53.08LifeMiles · 40 dates | 33,064 pts + $103.29Aeroplan · 17 dates | 15,000 pts + $44.68Atmos · 102 dates | 50,000 pts + $44.68Atmos · 7 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) | 6,480 pts + $53.08LifeMiles · 32 dates | 32,958 pts + $103.39Aeroplan · 22 dates | 22,540 pts + $53.08LifeMiles · 32 dates | 90,000 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 13 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, Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Economy: 6,480 miles + $53.08 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed economy award space there on 32 dates.
- Premium Economy: 32,958 points + $103.39 on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 22 dates.
- Business Class: 15,000 points + $44.68 on Miami (MIA) to San José (SJO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 102 dates.
- First Class: 50,000 points + $44.68 on Miami (MIA) to San José (SJO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 7 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | FLL–SJO | Avianca LifeMiles | 6,480 pts + $53.08 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | MIA–SJO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11,000 pts + $24.68 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | FLL–SJO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,958 pts + $103.39 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SJO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $44.68 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SJO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $48.08 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SJO | United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–SJO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $44.68 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–SJO | Delta SkyMiles | 84,300 pts + $24.68 | 6 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 6,820 miles + taxes vary via Avianca LifeMiles on MIA–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 40 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $44.68 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 102 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,480 pts + $53.08 (11 dates)LifeMiles | 33,063 pts + $102.99 (12 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $44.68 (4 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $44.68 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 9,080 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)LifeMiles | 32,958 pts + $103.39 (6 dates)Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $94.99 (17 dates)Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $24.68 (10 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,820 pts + $53.08 (5 dates)LifeMiles | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,480 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)LifeMiles | 60,450 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 105,800 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 7,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 26,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 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 |
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Questions about Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
In business class, MIA–SJO with 15,000 points + $44.68 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, FLL–SJO with 6,480 miles + $53.08 (Avianca LifeMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Miami and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) had award space?
MIA–SJO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and FLL–SJO (economy, premium 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 Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 6,480 miles + $53.08 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 18:20 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $44.68 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 22:52 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 102 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 22:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 67 dates, business class 67 dates, first class 13 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 34 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 34 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 22 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 18 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 96 dates, business class 102 dates, first class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 32 dates, first class 32 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 2 dates, business class 8 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 7 dates, business class 1 date) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,820 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $24.68 with AAdvantage (10,000 miles + $24.68) to $118.64 with Flying Blue (26,000 miles + $118.64); in business class from $24.68 with AAdvantage (20,000 miles + $24.68) to $118.86 with Club Premier (55,000 points + $118.86). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Miami 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 Miami 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 Nov 2026 departures, 6,480 miles + $53.08 with LifeMiles (11 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (26 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 Miami 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 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.