Costa Rica Β· 100 miles (161 km)

Guanacaste (LIR) to San Jose (SJO) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Guanacaste (LIR) to San Jose (SJO): SANSA. The two airports are 100 miles (161 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cobano and Nosara Beach.

Airlines flying nonstop from LIR to SJO

  • RZ
    SANSANot in an alliance

LIR to SJO with one stop

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

  • Via Cobano (ACO)SANSA the whole way
    RZ
    GW
    RZ
  • Via Nosara Beach (NOB)GetJet Airlines the whole way
    GW
    RZ
    GW

LIR to SJO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from LIR to SJO?

SANSA flies nonstop from Guanacaste (LIR) to San Jose (SJO).

How far is Guanacaste from San Jose by plane?

Guanacaste (LIR) and San Jose (SJO) are 100 miles (161 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does LIR to SJO cost?

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

Where can I connect between Guanacaste and San Jose?

The most direct connections are through Cobano (ACO) and Nosara Beach (NOB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SANSA through Cobano.

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.