Los Angeles (LAX) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Alaska Atmos Rewards and Finnair Plus charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guanacaste (LIR): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,628 miles (4,230 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Jose, Houston and Houston and more.
How many miles LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $29–38 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to LIR
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to LIR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
LAX to LIR with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose (SJO)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then SANSA and Edelweiss Air
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- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way+2
LAX to LIR: common questions
How many miles does LAX to LIR cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Finnair Plus (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). 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 LAX to LIR?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is Los Angeles from Guanacaste by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 2,628 miles (4,230 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to LIR award flights?
22 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 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through San Jose (SJO), Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Houston.
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.