Philadelphia (PHL) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights

An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Guanacaste (LIR): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,119 miles (3,410 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Baltimore and more.
How many miles PHL 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–38 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHL to LIR
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PHL to LIR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
PHL to LIR with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way




- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way



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- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way




- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way





PHL to LIR: common questions
How many miles does PHL 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 (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Finnair Plus (15,000). 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 PHL to LIR?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is Philadelphia from Guanacaste by plane?
Philadelphia (PHL) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 2,119 miles (3,410 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHL 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 Philadelphia and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Baltimore (BWI), Dulles (IAD) and Charlotte (CLT). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
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.








