Central America

$178+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SJO
May 25 — Jun 11
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Central America
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 April 25, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:00 am
PDX
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SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/106:00 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$376
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:50 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/15:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$378
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:11 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/145:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 11/37:49 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 11/1012:35 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop12h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/57:45 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 5/128:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop11h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$403
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/36:00 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 9/3011:55 pm
PDX
-
PTY
1 stop12h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 10/1410:00 am
PTY
-
PDX
1 stop14h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22$409
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:50 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/125:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 4/3012:59 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop19h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 5/311:35 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop24h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/79:45 pm
PDX
-
PTY
1 stop13h 28m
Delta
Thu 9/172:21 pm
PTY
-
PDX
2 stops23h 52m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Wed 9/97:13 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 02m
United Airlines
Thu 9/171:25 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$414
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/165:35 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/295:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$415

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 April 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(Avianca)

One-way from

$178
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$720
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From Portland to Central America
One-way flight from Portland to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Central America that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Wed 9/16

7:13 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

7:55 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$398

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 5/5

7:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

8:45 am-8:58 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$398

PortlandPanama City

PDX - PTY

PDXPTY

Portland

Wed 9/30

11:55 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/14

10:00 am-10:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$409

PortlandPanama City

PDX - PTY

PDXPTY

Portland

Thu 10/1

2:30 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/15

2:21 pm-11:05 am

2 stops22h 44m

$413

PortlandPanama City

PDX - PTY

PDXPTY

Portland

Wed 10/21

7:15 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/4

4:41 pm-9:40 am

2 stops19h 59m

$413

PortlandPanama City

PDX - PTY

PDXPTY

Portland

Mon 10/19

3:36 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops25h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/2

4:41 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$413

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 8/10

5:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Liberia

Wed 12/16

2:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops21h 20m

$441

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 9/14

6:57 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 13m

Liberia

Mon 9/21

1:20 pm-10:12 am

2 stops21h 52m

$455

PortlandGuatemala City

PDX - GUA

PDXGUA

Portland

Tue 6/16

10:53 am-3:39 pm

2 stops27h 46m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 6/23

12:10 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$469

PortlandPanama City

PDX - PTY

PDXPTY

Portland

Sun 8/2

6:50 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/10

3:30 pm-9:21 am

2 stops19h 51m

$471

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Central America

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Central America?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Central America. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Central America (average of $117). Flying from Portland to Central America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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.

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 April 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andCopa Airlines 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

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

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 11h 02m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $398. The distance from Portland to Central America is about 3340 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 Alaska Airlines ($144).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Central America (average of $117). Flying from Portland to Central America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Central America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Central America. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$295Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$492Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$623Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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