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$216+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Portland (PDX)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PDX
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Portland

Cheapest flights from San José to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/135:05 am
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2010:30 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$366
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 8/295:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/127:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/197:55 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop12h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:03 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 9/211:25 pm
SJO
-
PDX
2 stops24h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 10/53:30 pm
PDX
-
SJO
3 stops19h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/1212:35 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop17h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1812:53 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 5/1311:35 pm
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop24h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1811:40 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 10/278:40 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop10h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 10/314:05 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$389
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop15h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/57:00 am
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$391
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2912:53 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop11h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/82:33 pm
PDX
-
SJO
1 stop32h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$392
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.
Tue 5/58:45 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop16h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
PDX
-
SJO
3 stops37h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$394
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.
Sat 5/3012:30 am
SJO
-
PDX
1 stop23h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 6/96:03 pm
PDX
-
SJO
2 stops15h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$397

Find flight deals from San José to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(Avianca)

One-way from

$216
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$572
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Portland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Portland 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Portland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

8:45 am-6:46 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Portland

Wed 5/27

6:03 pm-10:11 am

2 stops15h 08m

$373

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:45 am-2:31 pm

1 stop30h 46m

Portland

Fri 5/1

10:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 00m

$397

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Portland

Fri 6/5

11:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 12m

$400

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

1:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops21h 55m

Portland

Sun 7/26

5:15 am-7:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

$408

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-12:59 am

2 stops19h 59m

Portland

Thu 5/21

8:35 am-7:15 am

1 stop21h 40m

$432

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 09m

Portland

Tue 8/4

4:15 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$489

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/3

7:55 am-10:54 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Portland

Fri 4/10

1:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 16m

$490
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$216

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

8:45 am-4:33 pm

1 stop32h 48m

$216

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

7:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$216

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Portland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Portland

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Portland. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Portland. 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 San José to Portland?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Portland (average of $238). Flying from San José to Portland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San José to Portland to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,029 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,029 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,029 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,029 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,029 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José to Portland?

    Departing from San José to Portland will take you 12h 43m. San José and Portland are separated by a distance of 3340 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Portland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Portland round-trip from $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $295, and Alaska Airlines, from $313. United Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Portland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Portland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Portland 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 San José to Portland?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Portland (average of $238). Flying from San José to Portland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Portland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Portland. 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$313Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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