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$211+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to San José (SJO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(Delta)

One-way from

$211
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$765
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:00 amPWM - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Fri 9/51:35 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/9$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/46:00 amSJO - PWM
2 stops16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:05 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/191:41 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:00 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/51:30 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops21h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$438
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:59 amPWM - SJO
2 stops23h 41mAvianca
Mon 10/201:55 amSJO - PWM
2 stops15h 46mAvianca
Deal found 6/10$2,474

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PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 28m

$296

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops16h 09m

$329

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 8/11

6:05 pm-10:29 am

1 stop18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

1:41 pm-11:53 am

1 stop20h 12m

$425

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:30 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$438

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 10/14

9:59 am-7:40 am

2 stops23h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

1:55 am-7:41 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$2,474

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 8/1

6:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 51m

$211

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 10/14

6:02 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$253

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 10/14

5:40 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 08m

$272

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 10/13

9:46 am-12:40 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$344

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Portland to San José

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 PWM 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight in the morning.

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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, Maine to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $296, Delta will fly you from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $329 and $438, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $211. Users have also found prices from $253 and $272 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, Maine to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to San José

Discover the top 4 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$425Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$521Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$528Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$584Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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