United States to Costa Rica · 1,705 miles (2,744 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,705 miles (2,744 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Houston and San Jose and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to LIR

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DFW to LIR with points

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

DFW to LIR with one stop

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

  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (HOU)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJO)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then SANSA and Edelweiss Air
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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    Edelweiss Air logo
  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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DFW to LIR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to LIR?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Guanacaste (LIR).

How far is Dallas from Guanacaste by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 1,705 miles (2,744 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to LIR award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DFW to LIR cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DFW to LIR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Guanacaste?

The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), San Jose (SJO), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.

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.