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$135 Find cheap flights from Portland to San José, San José Province

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:20 am - 11:37 amPDX-SJO
29h 17m3 stops
9:35 am - 1:09 pmSJO-PDX
28h 34m3 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 9
1:17 pm - 12:09 amPDX-SJO
33h 52m3 stops
4:55 pm - 1:09 pmSJO-PDX
21h 14m1 stop
Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
11:30 pm - 12:47 pmPDX-SJO
12h 17m2 stops
9:36 am - 11:05 amSJO-PDX
26h 29m2 stops
$311Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
1:05 pm - 12:47 pmPDX-SJO
22h 42m3 stops
9:36 am - 11:05 amSJO-PDX
26h 29m2 stops
$313Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
5:00 pm - 11:53 amPDX-SJO
17h 53m2 stops
1:13 pm - 12:27 pmSJO-PDX
24h 14m2 stops
$452Delta
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 31
11:59 pm - 12:26 pmPDX-SJO
11h 27m1 stop
1:30 pm - 7:04 pmSJO-PDX
30h 34m1 stop
$462United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 30
11:58 pm - 7:55 pmPDX-SJO
18h 57m2 stops
1:56 pm - 11:02 pmSJO-PDX
34h 06m2 stops
$463American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 10
11:58 pm - 1:00 pmPDX-SJO
12h 02m2 stops
1:56 pm - 12:50 pmSJO-PDX
23h 54m2 stops
$472American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 10
11:50 pm - 7:37 pmPDX-SJO
18h 47m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:35 pmSJO-PDX
18h 05m1 stop
$476United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
7:59 pm - 6:30 amPDX-SJO
9h 31m1 stop
1:13 pm - 10:46 amSJO-PDX
22h 33m1 stop
$482Delta
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 29

Flights from Portland to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San José?

The average price of all flights from Portland to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost $567 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $925 and $905 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to San José, San José Province, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 39 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Portland to San José were found on Spirit Airlines ($311) and Delta ($452). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $135.

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September

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$135
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San José

  • Which eco-friendly airline should I consider for my flight from Portland to San Jose?

    When flying from Portland to San Jose, one environmentally friendly airline to consider is Delta. Delta has made several environmental-friendly moves, such as buying fuel-efficient aircraft, adopting carbon offset programs, and minimizing single-use plastics while flying.

  • Which family-friendly airline should I consider for my Portland to San Jose flight?

    American Airlines is one of the family-friendly airlines to consider when flying from Portland to San Jose. The airline provides complimentary drinks and snacks, including kid-friendly options. Your youngsters will enjoy the in-flight entertainment system's kid-friendly channels and films during the flight. They also offer spacious seating and a friendly crew that recognizes the needs of families, making it an ideal airline for family travel.

  • How convenient are the flights from Portland to San Jose for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs)?

    PRMs are considered by the majority of airlines flying from Portland to San Jose. Nonetheless, Alaska Airlines is recognized as one of the best carriers for PRMs flying this route. Its features include priority boarding for PRMs, complimentary wheelchair assistance, and adequately equipped and strategically located lavatories.

  • Which cities can I connect to after deplaning from my Portland to San Jose flight at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)?

    Besides San Jose, SJO can also serve as the destination airport for several cities in its neighborhood. Among these cities are Santa Ana, Alajuela, and Heredia. To connect to some of these cities, you can take a taxi, a bus, or a car rental to some of these nearby cities.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to San José, San José Province was $135 for a one-way ticket and $296 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Portland to San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to San José?

    Portland and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San José?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Portland?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Portland to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to San José, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to San José are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $680 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $607 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PDX to San José

  • If you are flying from Portland to San José on a set schedule, prioritize booking your flight with Delta or American Airlines. These two airlines have the most single-stop flights between Portland (PDX) and San José Juan Santamaria International (SJO). Because of the larger frequency of single-stop flights, they are regarded as some of the faster airline options for flights from Portland to San José.
  • To connect from the city center to Portland International Airport (PDX) for your trip to San José, take public transit such as buses and light rail. The most practical and dependable option is the MAX Red Line, a light rail service connecting Downtown Portland to the PDX. The MAX Red Line departs every 15 minutes.
  • Consider booking your Portland to San José flight with American Airlines to take advantage of the ticket upgrade services. During your first layover, the airline may email you asking you to consider upgrading your Economy ticket to First Class for a significantly lower extra fee.
  • Since most airlines offering flights from Portland to San Jose have at least one, you are advised to incorporate your layovers in your planning or budgeting stages. Some of the common layovers to budget for this route may include Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), Miami (MIA), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
  • After your flight from Portland, consider using "Tuasa" buses, a cab, or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to the city center. Buses departing from the airport terminals to the major bus terminal every 20 to 30 minutes are a more economical and dependable option.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9134 reviews
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2024PDX - SAN
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My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

Horrible. I likely will have to spend several thousand dollars to rebook my international flights, due to their delays, plus a hotel in SF. I can’t wait to never fly them again!

Quick easy boarding. Airport was unprepared for early landing and we were waiting in the plane for 20 minutes before getting a gate.

It was so easy to board using my boarding pass on my iPhone, and I liked what I was given on the plane for food and drink, and everyone was very friendly.

We had an hour delay Probably couldn’t be haloed Very friendly staff

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

I would have rated the entire experience much better were it not for two things: 1. There was inconsistency between what we were told once on the plane vs. the answer I received to the question about "spreading out" from our assigned seats because the flight was sparsely populated, and the entire row we were in was empty but for us. I asked about one of us moving over one seat to make more room for us; before getting on the plane, I was told we could, which seemed like a sensible answer. Once on the plane, it was announced that we needed to stay in our assigned seats despite all of the empty space in our row, which seemed unneccessarily restrictive. 2. To add to the discomfort, we sat on the tarmac once the plane landed in Burbank for over half an hour waiting for a gate to become available. During that time we had to remain seated and buckled in, which was becoming more difficult as time dragged on, especially for my wife. If all of this was due to regulations, that may mitigate the sense of "needless" restriction somewhat, but it points to a need to make regulations less restrictive where it is not appropriate for the current conditions. The crew was not "nasty" about the restrictions, so I do not resent their actions, but it certainly would have been a much more pleasant flight if we had a few more options when it comes to comfort.

The seat side plug ins didn’t work in my row, and I ran out of things to do since my iPad and iPhone ran out of juice. The flight attendant offered me a free drink but I don’t drink. I suggested a free snack box instead and she just shrugged and walked off. Why do us non-drinkers get the short end of the stick?

Flight left two hours late with no real explanation and they inexplicably had the heat running on the flight as well

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Portland to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
19h 46mPDX-SJO
$135
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
39h 49mPDX-SJO
$143
5/13Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
12h 17mPDX-SJO
$159
5/30Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
14h 11mPDX-SJO
$219
10/26Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
19h 35mPDX-SJO
$225
7/27Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 15mPDX-SJO
$260
6/25Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 47mPDX-SJO
$264
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
16h 10mPDX-SJO
$295
10/25Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
11h 50mPDX-SJO
$331
5/29Wed
2 stopsDelta
18h 33mPDX-SJO
$346

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Last minute flights from Portland to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Portland to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 49mPDX-SJO
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 31mSJO-PDX
$406
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 49mPDX-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 19mSJO-PDX
$437
5/6Mon
multi-stop
37h 17mPDX-SJO
5/11Sat
multi-stop
32h 04mSJO-PDX
$656
5/9Thu
multi-stop
12h 55mPDX-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stop
19h 14mSJO-PDX
$657
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 35mPDX-SJO
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 06mSJO-PDX
$674
5/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 56mPDX-SJO
5/10Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 00mSJO-PDX
$675
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 56mPDX-SJO
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 39mSJO-PDX
$678
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
18h 33mPDX-SJO
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
28h 29mSJO-PDX
$685
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 56mPDX-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 54mSJO-PDX
$720
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 33mPDX-SJO
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
15h 37mSJO-PDX
$795

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Portland - San José Flights

Departure:

Portland (PDX)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Portland

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