Avianca LifeMiles award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Explore these award routes
Preview matching cached flight results on these routes, then search live for your own trip.
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Avianca LifeMiles award space for SJO→LAX in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 12,770 miles + $95.81 (economy space on 45 dates). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $92.06 (business-class space on 45 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 12,770 miles + $95.81
- economy space on 45 dates
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 miles + $92.06
- business-class space on 45 dates
LifeMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Avianca LifeMiles award AwardTool observed on SJO→LAX in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,770 miles + $95.81 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 45 | See dates | |
| Business | 30,000 miles + $92.06 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,060 pts | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 45 | See 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. 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 LifeMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,770 miles + $95.81 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,770 miles + $95.81 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,770 miles + $95.81 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 30,000 miles + $92.31 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 30,000 miles + $92.67 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 30,000 miles + $92.67 | 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.
How often LifeMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Avianca LifeMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 45 of 45 | 100% | |
| Business | 45 of 45 | 100% |
Best months to fly from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with LifeMiles
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 12,770 (3 dates) | 30,000 (3 dates) | |
| 12,770 (6 dates) | 30,000 (6 dates) | |
| 12,770 (12 dates) | 30,000 (12 dates) | |
| 13,540 (12 dates) | 38,650 (12 dates) | |
| 13,540 (6 dates) | 30,000 (6 dates) | |
| 13,540 (2 dates) | 38,650 (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 (1 date) | 38,650 (1 date) | |
| 13,540 (1 date) | 38,650 (1 date) | |
| 58,470 (1 date) | 82,160 (1 date) | |
| 58,470 (1 date) | 82,160 (1 date) |
How to get LifeMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
LifeMiles vs other programs from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $161.93 | 82,500 pts + $177.60 | 55,000 pts + $173.13 | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $137.72 | 33,557 pts + $151.38Lowest | 25,000 pts + $137.72Lowest | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $96.07 | — | 55,500 pts + $178.37 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $67.77 | — | 50,000 pts + $93.37 | 30,000 pts + $67.77Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $73.01Lowest | — | 45,000 pts + $73.01 | 57,000 pts + $67.41 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,770 pts + $95.81 | — | 30,000 pts + $92.06 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 22,000 pts + $67.77 | — | — | 74,000 pts + $67.77 |
| Etihad Guest | 38,000 pts + $119.77 | — | 53,000 pts + $126.81Mixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 15,500 pts + $83.11 | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $67.41 | — | 38,500 pts + $67.41 | 56,600 pts + $78.61 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $67.77 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $181.81 | — | — | — |
Questions about LifeMiles award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)
How many miles do you need to fly from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Avianca LifeMiles?
The lowest one-way Avianca LifeMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 12,770 miles + $95.81, with a typical monthly low of 13,540 miles over 10 months and award space on 45 departure dates; business class 30,000 miles + $92.06, with a typical monthly low of 38,650 miles over 10 months and award space on 45 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (12,770 to 58,470 miles) and business class (30,000 to 82,160 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest LifeMiles award from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
In economy, 12,770 miles + $95.81. Seen Sep 29, 2026, 22:32 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:51 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $92.06. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 02:06 UTC for a Nov 30, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX) with LifeMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Avianca LifeMiles award space in business class, and in economy from 12,770 miles.
Which credit card points can book LifeMiles awards from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest LifeMiles award prices from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,770 miles (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.