Costa Rica to United States · 1,122 miles (1,805 km)

San Jose (SJO) to Miami (MIA) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Miami (MIA) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Miami (MIA): 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 SJO to MIA 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
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$53.59–98.59
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$33.59–78.59
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$33.59–78.59
Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA10,000$84.99–169.99
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$33.59–78.59
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$33.59–78.59
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$56.99–101.99
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$56.99–101.99
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$33.59–78.59
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$33.59–78.59
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$33.59–78.59
Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA17,500$58.59–143.59

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SJO to MIA

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • AVIANCA logo
    AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book SJO to MIA with points

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

SJO to MIA with one stop

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

  • Via Guanacaste (LIR)SANSA and Edelweiss Air, then American Airlines
    RZ
    Edelweiss Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines and SANSA, then American Airlines and AVIANCA
    Copa Airlines logo
    RZ
    American Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more
    Q6
    Volaris logo
    American Airlines logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Aeromexico logo
  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    American Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Tampa (TPA)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Q6
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Arajet the whole way
    Arajet logo
    American Airlines logo
    Arajet logo
  • Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    P5
    American Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo

SJO to MIA: common questions

How many miles does SJO to MIA cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. 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 SJO to MIA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and AVIANCA (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Miami (MIA).

How far is San Jose from Miami by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and Miami (MIA) 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 SJO to MIA 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 San Jose and Miami?

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.