Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO) flights
An economy award from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO): American Airlines and AVIANCA. The two airports are 1,122 miles (1,805 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guanacaste, Managua and Cancun and more.
How many miles MIA to SJO 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 10,000 | $71.61–120.61 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–33.50 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–33.50 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $54–94 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MIA to SJO
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book MIA to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
MIA to SJO with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guanacaste (LIR)American Airlines, then SANSARZ
- Via Managua (MGA)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines and SANSA
RZ - Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris
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- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
Q6 - Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Arajet the whole way
- Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA the whole wayP5
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
MIA to SJO: common questions
How many miles does MIA to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (8,000), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). 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 MIA to SJO?
American Airlines (oneworld) and AVIANCA (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Miami from San Jose by plane?
Miami (MIA) and San Jose (SJO) are 1,122 miles (1,805 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MIA to SJO award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Miami and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Guanacaste (LIR), Managua (MGA), Cancun (CUN), San Salvador (SAL) and Tampa (TPA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.
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.