Canada to Costa Rica ยท 2,527 miles (4,067 km)

Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO): Air Canada and Air Transat. The two airports are 2,527 miles (4,067 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Dulles and more.

How many miles YUL to SJO 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
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada12,500$40โ€“110
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada17,500$65โ€“135
United MileagePlusOn Air Canada20,000$40โ€“110
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada20,500$60โ€“510
Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada22,000$40โ€“460
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada25,000$60โ€“510
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada30,000$60โ€“510
Etihad GuestOn Air Canada34,000$40โ€“360
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada35,000$60โ€“510
TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada55,000$84.80โ€“154.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada90,000$60โ€“670

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from YUL to SJO

  • Air Canada logo
    Air CanadaStar Alliance ยท bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Air Transat logo
    Air TransatNot in an alliance

Book YUL to SJO with points

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

YUL to SJO with one stop

26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
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    Porter Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
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    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Air Canada, then Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
    Air Canada logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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    Q6
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
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  • Via Tampa (TPA)Air Canada, then Breeze Airways
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    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Guanacaste (LIR)Air Canada and Air Transat, then SANSA
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    RZ
  • Via Managua (MGA)WestJet, then Copa Airlines and SANSA
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    Copa Airlines logo
    RZ
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
    Flair Airlines logo
    Q6
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more the whole way
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    Air Transat logo
    WestJet logo
    +2
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Air Canada, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
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  • Via Quebec (YQB)Air Transat the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    PAL Airlines logo
    +3
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See all 26 in Routes

YUL to SJO: common questions

How many miles does YUL to SJO cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). 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 YUL to SJO?

Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Air Transat fly nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO).

How far is Montreal from San Jose by plane?

Montreal (YUL) and San Jose (SJO) are 2,527 miles (4,067 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book YUL to SJO award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Montreal and San Jose?

The most direct connections are through Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), Dulles (IAD), Orlando (MCO) and New York (EWR). On 13 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.