Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) flights

An economy award from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO): Air Canada and Air Transat. The two airports are 2,527 miles (4,067 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Dulles and more.
How many miles YUL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40โ110 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65โ135 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 20,000 | $40โ110 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60โ510 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40โ460 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 25,000 | $60โ510 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60โ510 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 34,000 | $40โ360 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 35,000 | $60โ510 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 55,000 | $84.80โ154.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 90,000 | $60โ670 |
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 YUL to SJO
- Air CanadaStar Alliance ยท bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- Air TransatNot in an alliance

Book YUL to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YUL to SJO with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways



- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Orlando (MCO)Air Canada, then Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more


Q6 - Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Tampa (TPA)Air Canada, then Breeze Airways


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Guanacaste (LIR)Air Canada and Air Transat, then SANSA

RZ - Via Managua (MGA)WestJet, then Copa Airlines and SANSA

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




- Via Cancun (CUN)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris


Q6
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Nashville (BNA)Air Canada, then Southwest Airlines


- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way



- Via Quebec (YQB)Air Transat the whole way

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YUL to SJO: common questions
How many miles does YUL to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 YUL to SJO?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Air Transat fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Montreal from San Jose by plane?
Montreal (YUL) and San Jose (SJO) are 2,527 miles (4,067 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YUL to SJO award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Montreal and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), Dulles (IAD), Orlando (MCO) and New York (EWR). On 13 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.







