Costa Rica

$168+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Costa Rica

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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SJO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Portland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/147:15 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/195:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/273:30 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 5/71:25 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$378
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/287:10 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/149:26 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop25h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1812:53 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop16h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/111:40 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop20h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 5/711:35 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop18h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/67:45 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 5/168:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop11h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 9/156:57 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops16h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 9/237:55 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops13h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/93:30 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 4/168:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop10h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/307:14 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop11h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 5/2811:13 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops14h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/711:23 pm
PDX
-
LIR
1 stop11h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2212:27 pm
LIR
-
PDX
1 stop12h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/2010:23 pm
PDX
-
LIR
2 stops14h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:27 pm
LIR
-
PDX
2 stops23h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/202:37 pm
PDX
-
LIR
1 stop14h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/25:09 pm
LIR
-
PDX
1 stop17h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$450

Find flight deals from Portland to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$375
(Avianca)

One-way from

$168
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$610
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Portland to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Portland to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Thu 4/9

3:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

8:45 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$405

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 3/30

7:14 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

8:45 am-12:44 am

1 stop16h 59m

$462

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 5/19

7:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

8:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$470

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Thu 9/10

1:14 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/20

8:45 am-12:47 am

1 stop17h 02m

$472

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 5/2

7:11 am-11:45 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

12:55 am-4:49 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$486

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 5/2

7:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

7:55 am-12:59 am

2 stops18h 04m

$493

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sun 4/12

7:05 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:55 am-9:48 am

2 stops26h 53m

$493

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 9/1

7:13 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

8:45 am-12:47 am

1 stop17h 02m

$508

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 4/27

5:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

3:27 pm-9:38 am

2 stops19h 11m

$551
Quickest round-trip

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 4/27

5:49 pm-6:20 am

1 stop11h 31m

Liberia

Thu 4/30

11:20 am-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$557

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica (average of $275). Flying from Portland to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 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 March 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Portland to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Costa Rica in 11h 31m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $121. Users have also found prices from $121 and $140 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica (average of $275). Flying from Portland to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$295Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$537Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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