Award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for SJO→SFO. Lowest economy: 14,100 points + $82.21 (JetBlue TrueBlue). Lowest business class: 27,500 miles + $73.37 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $93.37 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue TrueBlueLowest observed | 14,100 pts + $82.21 | 1 stopNonstop from 33,200 pts | B6UA | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $73.37 | 2 stops | AAAS | — | 54 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $73.37 | 1 stop | AAAS | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 18,920 pts + $97.31 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | ACAVCMUA | 1 | 34 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $67.41 | Nonstop | ACAVB6CM+1 | 8 | 48 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $139.32 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | ACAVCMUA | 5 | 35 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $170.57 | 1 stop | AMDL | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $161.93 | 2 stops | AM | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 38,000 pts + $119.77 | 1 stop | AAACB6 | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,000 pts + $73.01 | 1 stop | DLLA | 9+ | 21 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 34,592 pts + $145.78 | 1 stop | ACUA | 4 | 8 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 81,600 pts + $175.07 | 2 stops | AM | 9+ | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 27,500 pts + $73.37 | 2 stops | AAAS | — | 54 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $139.32 | 1 stop | ACAVUA | 2 | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $68.91 | 1 stopNonstop from 63,300 pts | ACAVB6CM+1 | 2 | 48 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,720 pts + $97.31 | 1 stop | AV | 6 | 34 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,000 pts + $180.20 | 1 stop | AMDL | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $173.13 | 1 stop | AM | 2 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Etihad Guest.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $93.37 | 2 stops | AAAS | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 53,000 pts + $78.61 | 3 stops | AVB6CMUA | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,000 pts + $73.01 | 1 stop | AAAS | — | 43 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $73.01 | 1 stop | DL | 1 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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.
San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José, Costa Rica (SJO)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and United MileagePlus
- 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
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 54 of 57 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 Francisco (SFO)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $73.37 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $67.77 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,592 pts + $145.78 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 35,000 pts + $143.48 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $178.95 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 113,930 pts + $97.31 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $93.37 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 130,000 pts + $73.37 | 8 | 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 via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 48 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 63,300 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 46 dates.
Best months to fly from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 35,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 35,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | — | 35,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 53,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | |
| 14,100 · TrueBlue (9 dates) | 81,600 · Club Premier (5 dates) | 35,000 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 70,850 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 35,000 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 18,920 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 34,592 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 35,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | |
| 30,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 50,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 17,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | 27,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | |
| 25,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 38,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | |
| 18,920 · LifeMiles (1 date) | — | 35,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)How many miles or points you need from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)
- In economy, JetBlue TrueBlue had the lowest observed award, 14,100 points + $82.21; see how many points you need with JetBlue TrueBlue.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 34,592 points + $145.78; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 27,500 miles + $73.37; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 50,000 points + $93.37; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,100 points + $82.21 with JetBlue TrueBlue. JetBlue TrueBlue showed economy award space on 20 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:56 UTC). In business class, 27,500 miles + $73.37 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 54 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 54 dates, business class 54 dates, first class 43 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 35 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 35 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 15 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 12 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 25 dates, first class 25 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 34 dates, business class 34 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 20 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 21 dates, first class 21 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 7 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 20,000 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from San José, Costa Rica (SJO) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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). 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), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 San Francisco (SFO)?
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, 14,100 points with TrueBlue (9 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 27,500 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.