United States to Costa Rica · 1,705 miles (2,744 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,705 miles (2,744 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Houston and San Jose and more.

How many miles DFW to LIR costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$29–38
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines23,000$29–38

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to LIR

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DFW to LIR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DFW to LIR with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (HOU)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via San Jose (SJO)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then SANSA and Edelweiss Air
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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DFW to LIR: common questions

How many miles does DFW to LIR cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to LIR?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR).

How far is Dallas from Guanacaste by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 1,705 miles (2,744 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to LIR award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Guanacaste?

The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), San Jose (SJO), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.