Fly to Costa Rica with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 7 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in Costa Rica from other countries in the last 30 days, on 16 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 20,000 Citi points + $24.68 taxes (20,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage at 1:1), Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO).
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Partner programs with award space
- 7
- International routes with award space
- 16
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 5,700 Citi points
- JFK–LIR · TrueBlue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 20,000 Citi points
- ATL–SJO · AAdvantage 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 57,000 Citi points
- ATL–SJO · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Costa Rica
Each program's ratio (Citi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to TrueBlue |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 2 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 1 | Citi 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 Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 | Citi 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 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 20,000 miles + $24.68 | ≈ 20,000 | 325 |
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 23,000 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 23,000 | 324 |
| Business | Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR) | 27,500 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 27,500 | 308 |
| First | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 57,000 miles + $24.68 | ≈ 57,000 | 174 |
| First | Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR) | 57,000 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 57,000 | 169 |
| First | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 57,000 miles + $35.41 | ≈ 57,000 | 14 |
| Economy | Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO) | 9,500 miles + $24.68 | ≈ 9,500 | 325 |
| Economy | Denver (DEN) to Liberia (LIR) | 10,000 miles + $24.21 | ≈ 10,000 | 309 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 10,000 miles + $98.60 | ≈ 10,000 | 306 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | New York JFK to Liberia (LIR) | 20,500 points + $24.21 | ≈ 20,500 | 210 |
| Business | Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR) | 60,600 points + $24.21 | ≈ 60,600 | 10 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Liberia (LIR) | 5,700 points + $24.21 | ≈ 5,700 | 323 |
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Liberia (LIR) | 11,900 points + $24.21 | ≈ 11,900 | 318 |
| Economy | New York JFK to San José (SJO) | 14,400 points + $24.68 | ≈ 14,400 | 317 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 45,000 miles + $56.61 | ≈ 45,000 | 102 |
| Business | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 45,000 miles + $103.20 | ≈ 45,000 | 70 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 27,000 miles + $62.21 | ≈ 27,000 | 182 |
| Economy | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) | 28,000 miles + $103.20 | ≈ 28,000 | 116 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 |
Citi 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 Citi points
How many Citi 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 20,000 miles + $24.68 with American Airlines AAdvantage, Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO): ≈ 20,000 Citi points + $24.68 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to Costa Rica?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 8 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 7 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 5 routes), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1, 5 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 3 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 2 routes) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 1 route), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.