Costa Rica Β· 100 miles (161 km)

San Jose (SJO) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $33. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Guanacaste (LIR): Edelweiss Air and SANSA. The two airports are 100 miles (161 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Nosara Beach.

How many miles SJO 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
Air Canada AeroplanOn Edelweiss Air6,000$33–58

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 SJO to LIR

  • Edelweiss Air logo
    Edelweiss AirNot in an alliance
  • RZ
    SANSANot in an alliance

SJO to LIR with one stop

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

  • Via Nosara Beach (NOB)GetJet Airlines the whole way
    RZ
    GW
    GW

SJO to LIR: common questions

How many miles does SJO to LIR cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $33. 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 SJO to LIR?

Edelweiss Air and SANSA fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Guanacaste (LIR).

How far is San Jose from Guanacaste by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 100 miles (161 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Where can I connect between San Jose and Guanacaste?

The most direct connections are through Nosara Beach (NOB). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example GetJet Airlines through Nosara Beach.

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.