Central America

$118+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Central America

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:30 pmPDX - BZE
1 stop17h 48mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/1810:00 amBZE - PDX
1 stop13h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:00 amPDX - SJO
1 stop11h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/179:40 amSJO - PDX
1 stop17h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:30 amPDX - SJO
1 stop15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/246:20 amSJO - PDX
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:02 pmPDX - BZE
2 stops18h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/251:45 pmBZE - PDX
1 stop11h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:59 pmPDX - BZE
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/233:11 pmBZE - PDX
1 stop11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:15 pmPDX - LIR
1 stop12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/243:13 pmLIR - PDX
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:00 amPDX - LIR
1 stop9h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/242:20 pmLIR - PDX
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:30 pmPDX - BZE
1 stop17h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/2111:00 amBZE - PDX
1 stop15h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$444
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:30 amPDX - BZE
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/2111:00 amBZE - PDX
1 stop15h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:59 pmPDX - LIR
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/253:13 pmLIR - PDX
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:43 pmPDX - BZE
2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:18 pmBZE - PDX
1 stop11h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:15 pmPDX - BZE
2 stops13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/254:29 pmBZE - PDX
2 stops20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$489

Find flight deals from Portland to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$118
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,012
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Portland to Central America
One-way flight from Portland to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Central America 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Salvador

PDX - SAL

PDXSAL

Portland

Mon 1/26

7:24 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

5:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$296

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 1/19

7:51 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

8:45 am-11:06 pm

2 stops16h 21m

$312

PortlandSan Salvador

PDX - SAL

PDXSAL

Portland

Sat 1/24

2:57 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop28h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

6:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

$333

PortlandSan Salvador

PDX - SAL

PDXSAL

Portland

Sun 3/1

7:16 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/31

10:55 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$343

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Tue 1/20

7:24 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

11:20 am-8:34 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$345

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Tue 2/24

10:40 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Liberia

Wed 3/4

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$345

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sun 1/18

5:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Liberia

Tue 1/27

2:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$345

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sun 2/22

9:30 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Liberia

Thu 3/5

7:08 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 27m

$345

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sun 2/1

10:15 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Liberia

Wed 2/11

1:21 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$345

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 2/23

2:30 pm-6:45 am

1 stop14h 15m

Liberia

Fri 3/6

7:08 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 27m

$345

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Central America?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Central America (average of $248). Flying from Portland to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Central America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Central America flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Portland to Central America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Central America?

    Most people fly from Portland (PDX) if they book a flight from Portland to Central America. Portland is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Portland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Central America?

    A quick flight from Portland to Central America can take about 8h 37m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $345. The distance from Portland to Central America is about 3254 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to Central America are American Airlines ($121), United Airlines ($121), and Spirit Airlines ($152).

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to Central America?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Central America?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Central America?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Central America (average of $248). Flying from Portland to Central America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$337Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$342Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$541Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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