New York (JFK) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights
An economy award from New York (JFK) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Guanacaste (LIR): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 2,196 miles (3,534 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Dulles and more.
How many miles JFK 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 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $29–38 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| United MileagePlusOn JetBlue Airways | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 22,500 | $56–112 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 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 JFK to LIR
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
Book JFK to LIR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to LIR with one stop
15 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 Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJO)JetBlue Airways, then SANSA and Edelweiss AirRZ
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Air Canada, Air Transat and 2 more
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- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)JetBlue Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Southwest Airlines
JFK to LIR: common questions
How many miles does JFK 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), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (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 JFK to LIR?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is New York from Guanacaste by plane?
New York (JFK) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 2,196 miles (3,534 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to LIR award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Dulles (IAD), Charlotte (CLT) and San Jose (SJO). On 9 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.