Award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for SJO→MIA. Lowest economy: 6,620 miles + $95.81 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $87.41 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $93.01 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA) at a glance
- From
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- To
- Miami International, Miami, Florida, United States (MIA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 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, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), 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 Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 88 of 93 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 Miami (MIA)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 6,620 pts + $95.81 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 5 | 32 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $87.41 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $67.41 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 88 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 10,000 pts + $137.72 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 5 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $98.21 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $67.41 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 50 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $171.87 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 13 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $73.01 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $141.02 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 18 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $87.41 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $67.41 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 88 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 20,000 pts + $137.72 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 6 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 27,090 pts + $95.81 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 7 | 32 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $105.41 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $67.41 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 50 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,000 pts + $127.86 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM), COPA Airlines (CM) | 5 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $93.01 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Avianca LifeMiles | 6,620 pts + $95.81 | 8 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $143.92 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $87.41 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $67.41 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $105.41 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $67.41 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $93.37 | 4 | 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 6,620 miles via Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop space on 32 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (5 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 15,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — | |
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | 85,761 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 15,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | — | |
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | 140,917 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 20,000 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | — | |
| 18,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | 20,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | — | |
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 45,233 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 20,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 6,620 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 78,171 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 20,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 73,631 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 20,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | — | 43,000 · AAdvantage (5 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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)How many miles or points you need from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)
- In economy, Avianca LifeMiles had the lowest observed award, 6,620 miles + $95.81; see how many miles you need with Avianca LifeMiles.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 34,592 points + $141.02; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $87.41; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 50,000 points + $93.01; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)
What's the lowest San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,620 miles + $95.81 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 16:47 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:53 UTC). In business class, 15,000 points + $87.41 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 16:46 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 88 dates, business class 88 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 32 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business class 32 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 2 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 32 dates, business class 32 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 7 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 13 dates, business class 7 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 5 dates, business class 6 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 50 dates, business class 50 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,620 miles with Avianca LifeMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (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). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to Miami (MIA)?
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, 6,620 miles with LifeMiles (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Atmos (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.