Award flights from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
Award space from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $24.68 on SFO–SJO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 27,500 miles + $24.68 on SFO–SJO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $24.68
- SFO–SJO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 34,592 pts + $103.29
- SFO–SJO · Aeroplan
- Lowest business class
- 27,500 pts + $24.68
- SFO–SJO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 57,000 pts + $24.68
- OAK–SJO · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 50,000 pts + $44.68 on OAK–SJO (Atmos)
Economy was lowest on SFO–SJO: 8,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 17,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on OAK–SJO. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 27,500 miles + $24.68, about 3.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $24.68).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 8,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–SJO (seen on 66 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 66 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 18,920 pts + $54.58 | SFO–SJO | 63 |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 59 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $94.69 | SFO–SJO | 70 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $48.08 | SFO–SJO | 4 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $27.28 | SFO–SJO | 16 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,500 pts + $123.31 | SFO–SJO | 23 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 25,600 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 56 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $117.98 | SFO–SJO | 43 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,500 pts + $24.68 | OAK–SJO | 38 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 34,592 points + $103.29 with Air Canada Aeroplan on SFO–SJO (seen on 17 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 27,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–SJO (seen on 66 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 27,500 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 66 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $94.99Mixed cabin | SFO–SJO | 68 |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $24.68Mixed cabin | SFO–SJO | 59 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,720 pts + $54.58 | SFO–SJO | 63 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,000 pts + $123.31 | SFO–SJO | 8 |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $118.86 | SFO–SJO | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 68,400 pts + $48.08 | SFO–SJO | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points: 57,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage on OAK–SJO (seen on 31 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $95.29 | SFO–SJO | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $44.68Mixed cabin | SFO–SJO | 56 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,000 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 50 |
| United MileagePlus | 66,100 pts + $24.68 | SFO–SJO | 59 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 131,600 pts + $24.68 | OAK–SJO | 38 |
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.
San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- 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 Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 3,011–3,041 miles (4,845–4,894 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 San Francisco and San José, Costa Rica (SJO), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO) | 8,000 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 66 dates | 34,592 pts + $103.29Aeroplan · 17 dates | 27,500 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 66 dates | 35,000 pts + $95.29Aeroplan · 1 date |
| Oakland (OAK) to San José (SJO) | 17,500 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 34 dates | — | 27,500 pts + $30.28AAdvantage · 2 dates | 50,000 pts + $44.68Atmos · 37 dates · Mixed cabin |
| San Jose (SJC) to San José (SJO) | 17,500 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 23 dates | — | 27,500 pts + $30.28AAdvantage · 23 dates | 57,000 pts + $24.68AAdvantage · 22 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, San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $24.68 on San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 66 dates.
- Premium Economy: 34,592 points + $103.29 on San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed premium economy award space there on 17 dates.
- Business Class: 27,500 miles + $24.68 on San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 66 dates.
- First Class: 57,000 miles + $24.68 on Oakland (OAK) to San José (SJO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 31 dates; mixed cabin from 50,000 points + $44.68 on OAK–SJO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | OAK–SJO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $24.68 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–SJO | United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $24.68 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–SJO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $103.39 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | OAK–SJO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $30.28 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–SJO | Avianca LifeMiles | 42,720 pts + $54.58 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–SJO | Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $95.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | OAK–SJO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $44.68Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–SJO | Delta SkyMiles | 139,000 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 20,000 miles + $24.68 via United MileagePlus on SFO–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 59 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 70,600 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on SFO–SJO, which showed nonstop space there on 46 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 pts + $24.68 (10 dates)AAdvantage | 34,592 pts + $103.39 (9 dates)Aeroplan | 27,500 pts + $30.28 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $95.29 (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 17,500 pts + $24.68 (21 dates)AAdvantage | 34,592 pts + $103.29 (1 date)Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 57,000 pts + $24.68 (15 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $24.68 (9 dates)AAdvantage | — | 35,000 pts + $96.49 (12 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 75,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 77,297 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 57,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 124,922 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 27,500 pts + $24.68 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 107,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | 57,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 19,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — |
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 San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
In business class, SFO–SJO with 27,500 miles + $24.68 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–SJO with 8,000 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 San Francisco and San José, Costa Rica (SJO) had award space?
SFO–SJO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–SJO (economy, business class and first class) and SJC–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 San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 66 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:11 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 27,500 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 21:37 UTC for a Nov 18, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 66 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 66 dates, business class 66 dates, first class 50 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 70 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 68 dates, first class 1 date); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 43 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 28 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 58 dates, first class 56 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 63 dates, business class 63 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 56 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 38 dates, first class 38 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 23 dates, business class 8 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 20,000 miles + $24.68 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to San José, Costa Rica (SJO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $24.68 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $24.68) to $123.31 with Flying Blue (25,500 miles + $123.31); in business class from $24.68 with AAdvantage (27,500 miles + $24.68) to $123.31 with Flying Blue (51,000 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 San Francisco 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). 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). 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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (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). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 San Francisco 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $24.68 with AAdvantage (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 27,500 miles + $30.28 with AAdvantage (5 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 San Francisco 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 Sep 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.