Fly to Costa Rica with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in Costa Rica from other countries in the last 30 days, on 17 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 25,000 Amex points + $94.79 taxes (25,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1), Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 17
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 7,125 Amex points
- JFK–LIR · TrueBlue 5:4
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 25,000 Amex points
- ATL–SJO · Aeroplan 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 25,000 Amex points
- ATL–SJO · Aeroplan 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Costa Rica
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Costa Rica where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Costa Rica are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 14 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 5 | Amex to TrueBlue |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 2 | Amex to Club Premier |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 1 | Amex to Qantas |
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Lowest awards to Costa Rica by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Costa Rica from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mexico City (MEX) to San José (SJO) | 30,000 miles + $93.78 | ≈ 30,000 | 2 |
| Business | Lima (LIM) to San José (SJO) | 52,500 miles + $120.05 | ≈ 52,500 | 53 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 105,000 miles + $927.15 | ≈ 105,000 | 52 |
| First | Mexico City (MEX) to San José (SJO) | 37,500 miles + $117.13 | ≈ 37,500 | 15 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 72,000 miles + $102.29 | ≈ 72,000 | 327 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia (LIR) | 74,000 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 74,000 | 308 |
| Economy | Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR) | 17,200 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 17,200 | 314 |
| Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to San José (SJO) | 17,500 miles + $93.54 | ≈ 17,500 | 260 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR) | 18,000 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 18,000 | 316 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 77,500 points + $445.04 | ≈ 77,500 | 53 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 77,500 points + $553.98 | ≈ 77,500 | 49 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 66,500 points + $24.68 | ≈ 66,500 | 21 |
| First | Minneapolis (MSP) to Liberia (LIR) | 70,000 points + $24.21 | ≈ 70,000 | 8 |
| First | Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia (LIR) | 136,500 points + $24.21 | ≈ 136,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 39,000 points + $359.76 | ≈ 39,000 | 24 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 15,000 points + $321.67 | ≈ 15,000 | 47 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 15,000 points + $287.98 | ≈ 15,000 | 32 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR) | 18,500 points + $24.21 | ≈ 18,500 | 67 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Minneapolis (MSP) to Liberia (LIR) | 49,500 miles + $52.11 | ≈ 49,500 | 1 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 85,000 miles + $464.48 | ≈ 85,000 | 51 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 85,000 miles + $569.18 | ≈ 85,000 | 35 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 50,000 miles + $342.88 | ≈ 50,000 | 34 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 66,500 miles + $325.48 | ≈ 66,500 | 50 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia (LIR) | 16,500 miles + $52.11 | ≈ 16,500 | 237 |
| Economy | Minneapolis (MSP) to Liberia (LIR) | 19,000 miles + $52.11 | ≈ 19,000 | 10 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 20,000 miles + $103.84 | ≈ 20,000 | 23 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Liberia (LIR) | 20,500 points + $24.21 | ≈ 25,625 | 210 |
| Business | Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR) | 60,600 points + $24.21 | ≈ 75,750 | 10 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Liberia (LIR) | 5,700 points + $24.21 | ≈ 7,125 | 323 |
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR) | 11,900 points + $24.21 | ≈ 14,875 | 318 |
| Economy | New York JFK to San José (SJO) | 14,400 points + $24.68 | ≈ 18,000 | 317 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 25,000 points + $94.79 | ≈ 25,000 | 326 |
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 28,826 points + $102.22 | ≈ 28,826 | 210 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 28,827 points + $74.51 | ≈ 28,827 | 216 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 25,000 points + $94.79 | ≈ 25,000 | 15 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 30,000 points + $99.92 | ≈ 30,000 | 10 |
| Premium Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 32,905 points + $102.69 | ≈ 32,905 | 141 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 33,618 points + $105.42 | ≈ 33,618 | 5 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 12,500 points + $94.79 | ≈ 12,500 | 327 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 14,413 points + $125.90 | ≈ 14,413 | 286 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 14,413 points + $102.22 | ≈ 14,413 | 267 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 30,000 miles + $23.35 | ≈ 30,000 | 11 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 30,000 miles + $70.65 | ≈ 30,000 | 3 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 15,000 miles + $23.35 | ≈ 15,000 | 187 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 15,000 miles + $47.61 | ≈ 15,000 | 160 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 15,000 miles + $70.65 | ≈ 15,000 | 119 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 275,000 points + $179.31 | ≈ 171,875 | 319 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 800,000 points + $302.63 | ≈ 500,000 | 215 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 135,400 points + $177.46 | ≈ 84,625 | 292 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 278,100 points + $196.56 | ≈ 173,813 | 187 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) | 79,000 points + $176.31 | ≈ 49,375 | 320 |
| Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to San José (SJO) | 79,000 points + $192.13 | ≈ 49,375 | 215 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 43,600 points + $102.22 | ≈ 43,600 | 62 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 20,700 points + $102.22 | ≈ 20,700 | 269 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. 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.
Questions about flying to Costa Rica with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Costa Rica?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Costa Rica from another country in the last 30 days was 25,000 points + $94.79 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO): ≈ 25,000 Amex points + $94.79 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Costa Rica?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 14 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 8 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 7 routes), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 5 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 3 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 3 routes), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6, 2 routes) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.