Vancouver (YVR) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Guanacaste (LIR) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Guanacaste (LIR): Air Canada and WestJet. The two airports are 3,428 miles (5,517 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Houston and Seattle and more.
How many miles YVR 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 Air Canada | 17,500 | $40–105 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65–130 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 20,000 | $40–105 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60–505 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 22,500 | $40–105 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 25,000 | $60–505 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 26,000 | $40–455 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 28,200 | $60–255 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60–505 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 35,000 | $60–505 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 45,000 | $40–355 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 55,000 | $84.80–149.80 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 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 YVR to LIR
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YVR to LIR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YVR to LIR with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Air Canada, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Miami (MIA)Air Canada, then American Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Winnipeg (YWG)WestJet the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)WestJet, then Delta Air Lines
YVR to LIR: common questions
How many miles does YVR to LIR cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 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 YVR to LIR?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Guanacaste (LIR).
How far is Vancouver from Guanacaste by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 3,428 miles (5,517 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to LIR award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and Guanacaste?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Seattle (SEA), Dallas (DFW) and Calgary (YYC). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
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.