United States to Costa Rica · 1,105 miles (1,778 km)

Miami (MIA) to Guanacaste (LIR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Guanacaste (LIR): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,105 miles (1,778 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Jose and Atlanta.

Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to LIR

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book MIA to LIR with points

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

MIA to LIR with one stop

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

  • Via San Jose (SJO)American Airlines and AVIANCA, then SANSA and Edelweiss Air
    American Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
    RZ
    Edelweiss Air logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo

MIA to LIR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to LIR?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Guanacaste (LIR).

How far is Miami from Guanacaste by plane?

Miami (MIA) and Guanacaste (LIR) are 1,105 miles (1,778 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MIA 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 MIA 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 MIA to LIR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Miami and Guanacaste?

The most direct connections are through San Jose (SJO) and Atlanta (ATL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

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.