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$142+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to San José (SJO)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SJO
jun. 1 — jun. 81
dom. 6/1
dom. 6/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$142
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$545
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Cheapest flights from Portland to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 27, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
vie. 9/1910:30 amPDX - SJO
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 9/2712:50 amSJO - PDX
1 stop13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
mar. 9/169:45 pmPDX - SJO
1 stop13h 08mDelta
jue. 9/251:18 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops20h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/26$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
mié. 6/1111:59 pmPDX - SJO
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/175:30 amSJO - PDX
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/26$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
lun. 9/222:56 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops19h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/61:53 pmSJO - PDX
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$408
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/115:40 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops16h 39mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/1812:28 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$458
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/812:12 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/222:48 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/15:10 amPDX - SJO
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
mié. 6/118:45 amSJO - PDX
2 stops15h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 5/27$502

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to San José 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 mayo 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to San José that are best for you.

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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

vie. 9/19

10:30 am-11:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 9/27

12:50 am-1:24 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$383

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

mar. 9/16

9:45 pm-11:53 am

1 stop13h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/25

1:18 pm-9:04 am

2 stops20h 46m

$384

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

mié. 6/11

11:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/17

5:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$386

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

lun. 9/22

2:56 pm-11:14 am

2 stops19h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 10/6

1:53 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$408

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

mié. 6/11

5:40 pm-11:19 am

2 stops16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/18

12:28 pm-11:17 am

2 stops23h 49m

$458

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

mar. 7/8

12:12 pm-10:29 am

2 stops21h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/22

2:48 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops24h 12m

$467

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

lun. 8/18

9:05 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 8/25

8:50 am-11:05 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$514

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

jue. 9/18

7:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/30

3:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$651

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

mié. 9/3

10:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$142

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

vie. 8/29

7:21 am-11:13 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$154

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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 Portland to San José in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Portland-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Portland-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Portland-San José, San José Province 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 Portland to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to San José. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 68 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 San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Portland to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated mayo 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Portland to San José. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,955 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,429 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $383, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Alaska Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $142. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Portland to San José, San José Province?

    Most of the time, Portland to San José, San José Province flights that have layovers will stop in Dallas. Houston sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Portland to San José, San José Province.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time experiencing American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $58.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Houston?

    The majority of Houston visitors spend their time at Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center. Travelers on a layover in Houston can visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center, by traveling 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively after landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers in need of a car in Houston can rent one for about $42 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Portland to San José, San José Province flights?

    Portland to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Miami least often. Miami is followed by Los Angeles in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Portland to San José, San José Province.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Portland to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to San José. 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 mayo 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$325Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$401Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$424Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$484Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$775Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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