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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Portland (PDX) from $172

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — PDX
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Portland are usually found in February or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Portland (PDX). 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 6, 2024.

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

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 25%.

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

To save up to 71% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 35 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San José, San José Province to Portland from $562 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $617 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Portland from San José, San José Province. Prices for February average $627 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $397. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June

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

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Portland in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap San José to Portland flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San José to Portland specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San José to Portland in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 6/2112:32 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops27h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/52:00 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$444
Mon 7/112:32 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/121:26 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops21h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$448
Wed 6/1912:59 amSJO - PDX
2 stops22h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/511:53 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$451
Thu 6/2012:32 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops25h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/52:00 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$453
Wed 7/242:20 pmSJO - PDX
1 stop11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/185:42 amPDX - SJO
1 stop15h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$456
Thu 6/201:42 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops22h 11mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/511:53 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$457
Wed 6/1912:59 amSJO - PDX
2 stops22h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/511:53 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$462
Wed 6/1912:59 amSJO - PDX
2 stops22h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/56:00 amPDX - SJO
3 stops41h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$464
Wed 6/1912:59 amSJO - PDX
3 stops22h 54mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/511:53 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$468

San José to Portland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San José and Portland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San José to Portland in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 8/2012:29 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops35h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/275:15 amPDX - SJO
3 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$318
Tue 8/2012:29 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops35h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:33 amPDX - SJO
2 stops34h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$328
Mon 8/1912:55 amSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/275:15 amPDX - SJO
3 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$330
Tue 8/201:41 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops34h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/275:15 amPDX - SJO
3 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$341
Tue 8/2012:29 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops35h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:33 amPDX - SJO
3 stops35h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$345
Mon 8/1912:55 amSJO - PDX
3 stops24h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/275:15 amPDX - SJO
3 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$350
Mon 8/1912:55 amSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/276:00 amPDX - SJO
2 stops17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$354
Mon 8/1912:55 amSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/286:52 pmPDX - SJO
2 stops16h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$368
Tue 8/201:41 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops26h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/275:15 amPDX - SJO
3 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$377

One-way flights to Portland from San José

Search for one-way flight options from San José to Portland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San José to Portland, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from San José to Portland can use the search form above.
Mon 8/261:41 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$172
Mon 7/1512:55 amSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$205
Tue 7/165:30 amSJO - PDX
2 stops27h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$213
Mon 8/2612:29 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops20h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$215
Sun 8/2512:55 amSJO - PDX
2 stops23h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$218
Sat 8/311:08 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops19h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/5$225
Wed 10/161:56 pmSJO - PDX
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$233
Tue 7/161:40 pmSJO - PDX
3 stops34h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$239
Mon 9/29:35 amSJO - PDX
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$240

Find flights from San José to Portland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Portland 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops35h 59m

Portland

Tue 8/27

3 stops29h 18m

$318

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops35h 59m

Portland

Mon 8/26

2 stops34h 00m

$328

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops23h 33m

Portland

Tue 8/27

3 stops29h 18m

$330

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/20

3 stops34h 47m

Portland

Tue 8/27

3 stops29h 18m

$341

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/19

2 stops20h 57m

Portland

Mon 9/30

2 stops19h 20m

$404

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops21h 25m

Portland

Mon 9/9

1 stop12h 15m

$414

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops37h 13m

Portland

Mon 9/30

2 stops21h 55m

$433

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops17h 02m

Portland

Wed 10/16

2 stops23h 45m

$446

San José Juan Santamaria IntlPortland

SJO - PDX

SJOPDX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/23

1 stop11h 31m

Portland

Sun 8/18

1 stop13h 00m

$623

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Portland. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Portland is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Portland. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PDX

Temperature

41 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San José to Portland to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,930 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San José, San José Province to Portland for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San José, San José Province to Portland for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $384.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Portland round-trip from $318. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $404, and American Airlines, from $414. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Portland for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $172. United Airlines flights start at $213 while deals on Delta start at $225 one-way.

  • What does SJO to PDX mean?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is SJO and Portland Airport is PDX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Portland that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San José to Portland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San José to Portland with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San José to Portland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Portland that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San José to Portland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San José to Portland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San José to Portland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San José, San José Province to Portland flight deals updated?

    The San José, San José Province to Portland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José, San José Province to Portland?

    Before booking your flight from San José, San José Province to Portland check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Portland (average of $274). Flying from San José, San José Province to Portland in July is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 San José to Portland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José to Portland. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$299Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$350Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$371Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$401Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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