San Francisco (SFO) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Finnair Plus charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Guanacaste (LIR): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,948 miles (4,744 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, Houston and San Jose and more.
How many miles SFO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| 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 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
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 SFO to LIR
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO 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
SFO to LIR with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then SANSA and Edelweiss AirRZ
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- 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 Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
SFO to LIR: common questions
How many miles does SFO to LIR cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). 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 SFO to LIR?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is San Francisco from Guanacaste by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 2,948 miles (4,744 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO 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 San Francisco and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), Houston (IAH), San Jose (SJO), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Los Angeles.
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.