Award flights from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for OAK→SJO. Lowest economy: 20,000 miles + $24.68 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 38,500 miles + $26.18 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 57,000 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 50,000 points + $50.28 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- Metro Oakland International, Oakland, California, United States (OAK)
- To
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jun 2027
- Most dates with space
- 40 of 40 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,800 pts | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 40 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 7 | 38 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 28,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 28 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 38 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 38,500 pts + $26.18 | 1 stopNonstop from 70,600 pts | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 39 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 71,000 pts + $30.28 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 50,000 pts + $50.28Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 38 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,000 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 27 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 57,200 pts + $30.28 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 131,600 pts + $24.68 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 38 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | United MileagePlus | 32,200 pts + $30.28 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 91,300 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + $24.68 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 277,600 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 37,800 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 40 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 70,600 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 34 dates.
Best months to fly from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,200 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 235,200 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 103,200 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 57,500 · Atmos (7 dates) | 91,300 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 90,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 22,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 38,500 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 107,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 20,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 38,500 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 20,000 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 38,500 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (23 dates)Mixed cabin |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)How many miles you need from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- In economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 20,000 miles + $24.68; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 38,500 miles + $26.18; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,000 miles + $24.68, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 50,000 points + $50.28 with Alaska Atmos Rewards; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
What's the lowest Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 20,000 miles + $24.68 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 22:17 UTC). In business class, 38,500 miles + $26.18 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 22:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 28 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 27 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 38 dates, first class 38 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 38 dates, first class 38 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 40 dates, business class 39 dates, first class 40 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,800 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Oakland (OAK) to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Oakland (OAK) 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 Jun 2027 departures, 20,000 miles with MileagePlus (23 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 38,500 miles with MileagePlus (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.