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$161+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to San José (SJO)

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PWM — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$372
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Delta)

Popular in

April

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September

Average price

$686
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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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 5/26:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/912:55 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/37:20 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/265:30 amSJO - PWM
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$462
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:15 amPWM - SJO
1 stop13h 39mJetBlue
Thu 10/2311:59 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop14h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$503
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/410:08 amPWM - SJO
1 stop26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:26 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$529
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:15 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops14h 25mAvianca
Mon 3/244:40 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops15h 57mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/512:01 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Mon 3/241:21 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/20$777
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/205:40 amPWM - SJO
2 stops16h 00mSouthwest
Sat 4/2612:30 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops21h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$1,066

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PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

12:55 pm-11:21 am

2 stops20h 26m

$372

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 3/3

7:20 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$462

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 3/4

10:08 am-11:19 am

1 stop26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

12:26 pm-11:20 am

2 stops20h 54m

$529

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Wed 3/5

7:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

4:40 pm-10:37 am

2 stops15h 57m

$704

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Wed 3/5

12:01 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

1:21 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$777

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sun 4/20

5:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

12:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops21h 25m

$1,066

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 2/25

12:01 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$161

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 2/24

6:18 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops19h 02m

$201

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 3/1

7:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$206

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 2/4

7:10 am-11:09 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$261

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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, Maine-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-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, Maine-San José, San José Province 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 Portland, Maine-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

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to San José, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,579 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 $372, American Airlines will fly you from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $462 and $704, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $161. Users have also found prices from $206 and $261 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to San José

Discover the top 3 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 January 21, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$635Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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