Award flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for LGA→SJO. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 26,000 miles + $30.28 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 25,000 points + $94.69 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $44.68 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- LaGuardia Airport, New York, United States (LGA)
- 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), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 71 of 72 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San José (SJO)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | 10,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 71 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $94.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $23.35 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 17,500 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 22 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $44.68 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 8 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM) +1 more | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $48.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 26,600 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 22 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,558 pts + $103.39 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $94.69Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 26,000 pts + $30.28 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 66 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $48.08 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $44.68 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 51,400 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 74,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $24.68 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $41.56 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,558 pts + $103.39 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $96.79Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $48.08 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $50.28 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 51,400 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 74,000 pts + $24.68 | 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.
Best months to fly from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | 26,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 11,500 · AAdvantage (17 dates) | 32,558 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (7 dates)Mixed cabin | 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 32,589 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 73,100 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 87,184 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 74,100 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 22,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | 51,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 59,800 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 34,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 56,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 26,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 93,602 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 37,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 79,800 · MileagePlus (3 dates) |
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 | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 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, 10,000 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 32,558 points + $103.39; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 26,000 miles + $30.28, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 25,000 points + $94.69 with Air Canada Aeroplan; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $44.68; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
What's the lowest New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 1, 2026, 03:36 UTC for a Dec 11, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 71 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:26 UTC). In business class, 26,000 miles + $30.28 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 22:09 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 66 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:26 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 25,000 points + $94.69 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 71 dates, business class 66 dates, first class 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 29 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 29 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 7 dates, first class 3 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 6 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 22 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 22 dates, first class 22 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 10 dates, business class 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 34 dates, business class 34 dates, first class 34 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
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.
Which credit card points can book awards from New York LaGuardia (LGA) 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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). 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), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from New York LaGuardia (LGA) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (26 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 26,000 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 25,000 points with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.