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Cheap flights from Portland to San José from $174

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7:03 am - 11:15 pm
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6:00 am - 11:10 pm
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$376Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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$393Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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$401Multiple Airlines
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$408Multiple Airlines
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$416Multiple Airlines
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$418Multiple Airlines
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$433Multiple Airlines
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$439Multiple Airlines
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Alaska Airlines flights from Portland to San José

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Portland to San José flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 30
PDX7:15 amPortland
15h 18m
1 stop
SJO11:33 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 4
SJO12:53 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 51m
1 stop
PDX11:44 pmPortland
$487
Alaska Airlines
Oct 25
PDX7:03 amPortland
11h 27m
1 stop
SJO7:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 3
SJO1:43 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 52m
1 stop
PDX4:35 pmPortland
$510
Alaska Airlines
May 28
PDX7:15 amPortland
15h 18m
1 stop
SJO11:33 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 5
SJO12:53 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
PDX11:33 amPortland
$610

American Airlines flights from Portland to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Portland to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 17
PDX11:59 pmPortland
18h 53m
2 stops
SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 24
SJO2:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 59m
2 stops
PDX10:51 amPortland
$453
American Airlines
Oct 28
PDX11:59 pmPortland
12h 59m
1 stop
SJO1:58 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 7
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 51m
1 stop
PDX11:51 pmPortland
$508
American Airlines
Sep 1
PDX11:59 pmPortland
12h 53m
1 stop
SJO1:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 14
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 02m
2 stops
PDX10:59 amPortland
$512

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Portland

Tue 10/27

7:03 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$376

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 9/28

7:53 pm-8:45 am

2 stops11h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

5:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$378

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 9/29

7:03 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

5:45 am-8:35 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$393

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Fri 7/31

9:27 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop24h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

5:45 am-9:21 am

1 stop28h 36m

$401

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/18

5:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$408

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 10/27

7:03 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-8:31 pm

2 stops16h 31m

$416
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PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Mon 9/28

7:53 pm-8:45 am

2 stops11h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

5:45 am-8:36 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$418

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Wed 8/12

5:37 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops28h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/18

5:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$433

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 9/29

7:03 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

3:10 pm-9:31 am

2 stops19h 21m

$438

PortlandSan José

PDX - SJO

PDXSJO

Portland

Tue 9/29

7:50 pm-11:45 am

3 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

5:45 am-10:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$439

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Portland and San José?

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 $348. 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 from Portland 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 $506 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 $394 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Portland to San José flights are approximately 17% 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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Fastest flight time

9h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Portland to San José takes 9h 10m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland to San José

  • 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 10m.

  • 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
11,629 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,749 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,425 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,419 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,266 reviews
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