HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news

Cheap flights from Portland (PWM) to Costa Rica from $196

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PWM — SJO
May 25 — Jun 11
From?
To?
Sat 5/25
Sat 6/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica?

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica at least 23 days early can save you up to 65% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 23 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica for as little as $553 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $553 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Costa Rica from Portland, Maine average $666. You can even find prices in October for less than $666, as users have found deals to Costa Rica from as low as $383. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Costa Rica from Portland, Maine. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica (PWM - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Portland to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Portland and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Portland to Costa Rica. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 10/255:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/83:31 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$370
Tue 9/175:13 pmPWM - LIR
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/192:02 pmLIR - PWM
2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$387
Thu 9/55:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$392
Thu 9/55:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops32h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$405
Thu 9/56:25 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$472
Thu 9/56:25 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops32h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$477
Sat 6/296:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops42h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:20 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$497
Fri 10/256:25 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$539
Thu 11/77:53 amPWM - SJO
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/142:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$609

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Portland to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Portland and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Copa Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Portland to Costa Rica. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 6/295:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops28h 31mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/65:53 amSJO - PWM
2 stops11h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$826
Tue 11/59:34 amPWM - SJO
2 stops28h 39mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/124:13 amSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,126
Fri 10/259:40 amPWM - SJO
2 stops14h 24mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/74:13 amSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,675
Thu 11/79:34 amPWM - SJO
2 stops23h 27mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/134:13 amSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,804

Cheap Portland to Costa Rica flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Portland to Costa Rica specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Prices were last updated on May 20, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Portland to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 6/296:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops42h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:20 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$497
Sat 6/2912:08 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/101:40 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$536
Sat 6/2912:10 pmPWM - SJO
3 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/105:10 amSJO - PWM
3 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$676
Sat 6/2912:10 pmPWM - SJO
3 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/912:59 amSJO - PWM
3 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$732
Mon 6/245:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops30h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/111:05 amSJO - PWM
2 stops25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$747
Mon 6/247:15 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/14:55 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$772
Mon 6/246:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/12:15 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$809
Sat 6/295:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops28h 31mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/65:53 amSJO - PWM
2 stops11h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$826
Sat 6/296:32 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:13 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$838

Portland to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Portland to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 9/175:30 amPWM - LIR
2 stops32h 13mDelta
Thu 9/191:13 pmLIR - PWM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/19$355
Fri 10/255:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/83:31 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$370
Tue 9/175:13 pmPWM - LIR
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/192:02 pmLIR - PWM
2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$387
Tue 9/176:30 amPWM - LIR
2 stops31h 13mDelta
Thu 9/191:13 pmLIR - PWM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/18$388
Tue 11/57:22 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops17h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/132:00 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$389
Thu 9/55:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$392
Thu 9/55:13 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/91:56 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops32h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$405
Tue 11/57:22 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops17h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/132:20 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$409
Tue 9/176:05 amPWM - LIR
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Thu 9/191:13 pmLIR - PWM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/19$439

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Portland to Costa Rica. Users can also find round-trip Portland to Costa Rica flights by using the search form above.
Wed 6/199:45 amPWM - SJO
1 stop14h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 5/20$196
Wed 6/196:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$244
Mon 7/153:59 pmPWM - LIR
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$269
Tue 7/27:42 amPWM - SJO
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$277
Tue 7/166:15 amPWM - LIR
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/20$286
Sun 7/143:59 pmPWM - LIR
2 stops21h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$309
Sat 7/137:27 pmPWM - LIR
2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$310
Tue 7/166:00 amPWM - LIR
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$370
Tue 7/27:42 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/20$383

Find flights from Portland to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$355 - $826

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLiberia

PWM - LIR

PWMLIR

Portland

Tue 9/17

2 stops32h 13m

Liberia

Thu 9/19

1 stop8h 16m

$355

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 10/25

2 stops22h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops29h 47m

$370

PortlandLiberia

PWM - LIR

PWMLIR

Portland

Tue 9/17

2 stops19h 58m

Liberia

Thu 9/19

2 stops23h 10m

$387

PortlandLiberia

PWM - LIR

PWMLIR

Portland

Tue 9/17

2 stops31h 13m

Liberia

Thu 9/19

1 stop8h 16m

$388

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 11/5

2 stops17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/13

1 stop8h 11m

$389

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 11/5

2 stops17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/13

2 stops19h 24m

$409

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 9/5

1 stop9h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop12h 27m

$440

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 6/29

2 stops14h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop25h 10m

$536

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 6/29

2 stops28h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

2 stops11h 52m

$826

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/19

No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated May 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Costa Rica, such as American Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,682 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,884 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,447 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Portland to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PWM) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $355, but on average you can expect to pay $486.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica one-way?

    $196 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $244 and $269, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica?

    The most popular airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Costa Rica are American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does PWM to SJO mean?

    PWM stands for Portland Airport, while SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland, Maine to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Portland, Maine to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/20.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Portland to Costa Rica
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Boston to San José flights
Boston to San Salvador flights
Boston to Guatemala City flights
Boston to Panama City flights
Boston to Liberia flights
Boston to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Boston to San Pedro Sula flights
Boston to Coxen Hole flights
Boston to Managua flights
Portland to San José flights
Portland to Guatemala City flights
Portland to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Portland to Liberia flights
Boston to Tegucigalpa flights
Portland to Managua flights
Augusta to Guatemala City flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,663,308 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaCheapest$362Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
JetBlueCheapest$423Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
San Francisco to San Diego flights
Minneapolis to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Orlando flights
Indianapolis to Orlando flights
Atlanta to Boston flights
Boston to Orlando flights
Boston to New York flights
Seattle to New Delhi flights
Orlando to Phoenix flights
Orlando to Las Vegas flights
USA to Spain flights
Portland, Maine to Corpus Christi flights

Search flights from Portland to Costa Rica by cabin class

Find flights from Portland to Costa Rica, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
First Class
Business Class
Prem Econ Class
Economy Class

Book a flight to one of these trending destinations

User searches for flights to these destinations increased 20% or more in the past 90 days compared to other destinations
Flights to Neiva La Marguita
Flights to Hyannis Barnstable
Flights to Laayoune Hassan I
Flights to Edremit/Korfez
Flights to Vava'u Lupepau'U
Flights to Surigao
Flights to Melilla
Flights to Virac
Flights to Rhinelander Oneida County
Flights to Cornwall Newquay
Flights to Parikia Paros
Flights to Cortez Montezuma County
Flights to Mason City
Flights to Ningbo Lishe Intl
Flights to Miyakojima Hirara
Flights to Kirkwall Arpt
Flights to Girona Costa Brava
Flights to Provincetown
Flights to Perugia Sant Egidio
Flights to Samos
Flights to Constanţa Mihail Kogalniceanu
Flights to Dharamshala Kangra
Flights to Dalaman
Flights to Pellston Emmet County

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Portland to Costa Rica?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Portland to Costa Rica. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Portland to Costa Rica?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Costa Rica from Portland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Portland to Costa Rica with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Portland to Costa Rica with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Portland to Costa Rica become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines