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Cheap flights from Portland to San José from $168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Portland to San José departing on 4/29. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:15 am
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SJO
12h 40m
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United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:38 pm
SJO
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PDX
12h 43m
1 stop
$378United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
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7:14 pm - 10:11 am
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SJO
13h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:38 pm
SJO
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PDX
12h 43m
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$383United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
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9:26 pm - 11:33 pm
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SJO
25h 07m
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Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 am - 1:31 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 38m
1 stop
$386Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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7:15 am - 11:15 pm
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SJO
15h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:15 pm
SJO
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PDX
17h 30m
2 stops
$387Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 11:07 am
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SJO
11h 39m
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American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 11:01 am
SJO
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PDX
21h 53m
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$388American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 11:33 pm
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SJO
28h 57m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:03 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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PDX
23h 56m
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$393Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:15 pm
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SJO
15h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:31 pm
SJO
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PDX
15h 46m
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$394Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 11:40 pm
PDX
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SJO
11h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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PDX
19h 14m
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$396Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 9:36 pm
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SJO
20h 56m
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American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:50 pm
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PDX
24h 15m
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$397American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
United Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 10:11 am
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SJO
13h 57m
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United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:07 pm
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10h 22m
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$398United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24

GOL flights from Portland to San José

Our best GOL deals on Portland to San José flight tickets
GOL
May 10
PDX7:00 amPortland
13h 36m
1 stop
SJO9:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 22
SJO12:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 05m
2 stops
PDX10:04 amPortland
$461
GOL
Mar 27
PDX9:44 pmPortland
23h 12m
2 stops
SJO9:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 6
SJO1:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
PDX11:01 amPortland
$466
GOL
Mar 30
PDX11:59 pmPortland
12h 56m
1 stop
SJO1:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 15
SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 21m
2 stops
PDX10:56 pmPortland
$535

American Airlines flights from Portland to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Portland to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 29
PDX10:53 pmPortland
13h 21m
1 stop
SJO1:14 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 3
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 22m
1 stop
PDX12:22 amPortland
$378
American Airlines
Apr 20
PDX10:28 pmPortland
11h 39m
1 stop
SJO11:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 28
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 53m
1 stop
PDX11:01 amPortland
$388
American Airlines
May 1
PDX11:40 pmPortland
20h 56m
1 stop
SJO9:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 8
SJO11:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
PDX10:50 pmPortland
$397

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2026.
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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 4/27

5:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$378

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 4/27

7:14 pm-10:11 am

2 stops13h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$383

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Thu 5/14

9:26 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop25h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

12:53 am-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$386

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Thu 5/14

7:15 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

5:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$387

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 4/20

10:28 pm-11:07 am

1 stop11h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

2:08 pm-11:01 am

1 stop21h 53m

$388

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Sat 5/30

5:36 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop28h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

1:03 am-11:59 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$393

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 8/4

7:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

5:45 am-8:31 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$394

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 8/10

10:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/15

5:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$396

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Fri 5/1

11:40 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop20h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

11:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$397
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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Fri 4/17

7:14 pm-10:11 am

2 stops13h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:45 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$398

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $355. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Portland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $385.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Portland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $504 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Portland for as low as $424 on momondo.

How have Portland to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Portland to San José flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Portland to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Portland to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Portland to San José (PDX to SJO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Portland to San José

Fastest flight time

9h 12m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Portland to San José takes 9h 12m
There are no direct flights from Portland to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Portland to San José.
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  • How far is Portland to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 3349.0 mi away from Portland. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 12m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Portland to San José?

Best airlines flying from Portland to San José

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,488 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,451 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,313 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,091 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $537Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,325 reviews
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