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$172+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PDX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Portland are usually found in September or November, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Portland
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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.
Thu 12/256:30 amSJO - PDX
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:24 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops21h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$335
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.
Tue 12/168:45 amSJO - PDX
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:27 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$346
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.
Wed 12/246:20 amSJO - PDX
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1010:15 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops13h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$386
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.
Tue 12/161:15 pmSJO - PDX
1 stop12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:33 amPDX - SJO
1 stop15h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$393
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.
Tue 12/168:45 amSJO - PDX
1 stop29h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:59 pmPDX - SJO
1 stop20h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$417
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.
Thu 12/182:20 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:27 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$437

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$392
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Portland that are best for you.

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San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Portland

Mon 1/26

3:50 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 42m

$295

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Portland

Wed 2/4

1:24 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$295

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Portland

Thu 2/5

11:59 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$299

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

2:54 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 51m

Portland

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$307

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

Portland

Mon 2/16

6:57 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$338

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

12:35 pm-10:01 am

2 stops23h 26m

$173

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

2:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops21h 40m

$179

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 52m

$183

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-11:42 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$211

San JoséPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-8:44 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$217

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 15 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Portland (average of $252). Flying from San José to Portland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

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 14h 25m. San José and Portland are separated by a distance of 3340 mi.

  • 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 $210. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $289, and American Airlines, from $295. Delta is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Portland one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $171 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $174 and Alaska Airlines from $194 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Portland (average of $252). Flying from San José to Portland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Portland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$313Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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