Costa Rica

$178+ 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SJO
May 31 — Jun 71
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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 May 1, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:15 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/25:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$366
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/247:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/15:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$376
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 4/30$378
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 11/66:00 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/135:00 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops13h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$379
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/197:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/265:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$384
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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
Tue 5/55:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$393
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/27:50 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/105:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/117:45 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 5/158:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/65:20 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops13h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 5/128:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 11/17:10 am
PDX
-
LIR
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 11/198:35 am
LIR
-
PDX
1 stop16h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/256:59 pm
PDX
-
LIR
2 stops16h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 10/311:20 pm
LIR
-
PDX
1 stop10h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/25:15 am
PDX
-
LIR
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 11/98:35 am
LIR
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PDX
2 stops16h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$455

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$178
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
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. 13% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$398

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Thu 9/24

4:07 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 03m

Liberia

Fri 10/2

1:20 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$450

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sat 8/8

9:27 pm-6:37 am

1 stop32h 10m

Liberia

Mon 8/17

6:39 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$522

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 9/28

7:15 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

7:55 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$523

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 5/16

7:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops19h 50m

$523

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 7/4

12:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops20h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

8:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$554

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sun 5/24

4:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Liberia

Sun 5/31

8:30 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

$575

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Liberia

Sun 5/31

8:30 am-11:03 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$584

PortlandLiberia

PDX - LIR

PDXLIR

Portland

Mon 6/8

5:15 am-9:50 am

3 stops27h 35m

Liberia

Wed 7/15

11:10 am-10:20 am

2 stops24h 10m

$625
Cheapest one-way

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 5/30

7:13 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$178

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica (average of $146). Flying from Portland to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 May 1, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 22m. Fly via United Airlines or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 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 $144 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Costa Rica (average of $146). Flying from Portland to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$295Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$492Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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