Costa Rica to United States · 2,196 miles (3,534 km)

Guanacaste (LIR) to New York (JFK) flights

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8,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Guanacaste (LIR) to New York (JFK) starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Guanacaste (LIR) to New York (JFK): 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 LIR to JFK 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
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines8,000$33.59–89.79
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines13,000$33.59–89.79
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways13,000$33.59–89.79
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$56.99–113.19
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines15,000$33.59–89.79
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines17,500$53.59–109.79
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines18,500$33.59–89.79
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,000$33.59–89.79
United MileagePlusOn JetBlue Airways20,000$33.59–89.79
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$33.59–89.79
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines22,500$83.99–196.19
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$33.59–89.79

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LIR to JFK

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
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    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book LIR to JFK with points

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

LIR to JFK 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
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  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose (SJO)SANSA, then JetBlue Airways
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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  • Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, Air Transat and 2 more, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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LIR to JFK: common questions

How many miles does LIR to JFK cost?

In economy it starts at 8,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. 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 LIR to JFK?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Guanacaste (LIR) to New York (JFK).

How far is Guanacaste from New York by plane?

Guanacaste (LIR) and New York (JFK) 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 LIR to JFK 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 Guanacaste and New York?

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.