Ottawa (YOW) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights
An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Guanacaste (LIR): Porter Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 2,469 miles (3,974 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Miami and Fort Lauderdale and more.
How many miles YOW 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 Porter Airlines | 17,500 | $60–130 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 28,200 | $60–235 |
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 YOW to LIR
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YOW to LIR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- Emirates SkywardsBooks WestJet
YOW to LIR with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Miami (MIA)Porter Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and Air Transat the whole wayPP
- Via Boston (BOS)Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Winnipeg (YWG)WestJet the whole way
YOW to LIR: common questions
How many miles does YOW to LIR cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $60. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (17,500) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (28,200). 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 YOW to LIR?
Porter Airlines and WestJet fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is Ottawa from Guanacaste by plane?
Ottawa (YOW) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 2,469 miles (3,974 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YOW to LIR award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Ottawa and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York (EWR) and Toronto (YYZ). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
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.