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$176 Find cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Portland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Portland departing on 5/28. 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.
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Portland (SJO-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Portland 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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9:36 am - 11:05 amSJO-PDX
26h 29m2 stops
11:30 pm - 12:47 pmPDX-SJO
12h 17m2 stops
$329Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Mon, May 27
12:59 am - 10:30 pmSJO-PDX
22h 31m2 stops
2:10 pm - 8:46 amPDX-SJO
17h 36m2 stops
$333Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sat, Jun 1
7:55 am - 9:27 amSJO-PDX
26h 32m2 stops
11:59 pm - 12:26 pmPDX-SJO
11h 27m1 stop
$378United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 30
11:05 am - 7:43 amSJO-PDX
21h 38m2 stops
11:50 pm - 7:37 pmPDX-SJO
18h 47m1 stop
$406United Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, May 31
6:00 am - 11:03 pmSJO-PDX
18h 03m2 stops
12:59 am - 10:35 pmPDX-SJO
20h 36m1 stop
$416American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 10:52 pmSJO-PDX
17h 52m1 stop
5:25 am - 10:35 pmPDX-SJO
16h 10m1 stop
$442American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
8:30 am - 7:06 pmSJO-PDX
11h 36m1 stop
10:00 am - 6:30 amPDX-SJO
19h 30m1 stop
$446Delta
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Wed, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 21
8:30 am - 7:06 pmSJO-PDX
11h 36m1 stop
7:59 pm - 6:30 amPDX-SJO
9h 31m1 stop
$502Delta
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Wed, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 24
12:33 am - 11:59 amSJO-PDX
12h 26m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:00 pmPDX-SJO
13h 00m1 stop
$563Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
12:33 am - 8:07 amSJO-PDX
32h 34m2 stops
6:00 am - 8:00 pmPDX-SJO
13h 00m1 stop
$615Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27

Flights from San José to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Portland 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 San José to Portland?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San José to Portland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Portland back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Portland, 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 San José, San José Province to Portland is September, where tickets cost $597 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is $893 and $852 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Portland, 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 San José, San José Province to Portland, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $176. KAYAK users also found San José to Portland round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $329 and on United Airlines from $378.

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April

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$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Portland 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 San José to Portland

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Portland was $176 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Portland.

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

    On your way to Portland, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Portland.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Portland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $565 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $590 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San José to Portland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from San José 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 San José to Portland?

    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 Portland with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and PDX 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 San José to Portland?

    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 Portland from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San José to Portland

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9115 reviews
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
7.3food
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I liked the fast internet and twice serving of snacks and drinks. Paid food options could have included more.

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Apr 2024ORD - PDX
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I liked the fast internet and twice serving of snacks and drinks. Paid food options could have included more.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

It was adequate nothing special no entertain because flight was short. Crew pleasant.

All employees were very nice and I was very comfortable

Loved the gate agent and flight attendants. All were extremely helpful.

It was a good flight, wish they would have handed out snacks though.

Multiple delays and when we landed zero help getting to and making connecting flight.

There were no gluten free snacks and it wasn’t clear how to access entertainment.

Seat space Terrible. No real food on a 6 hour flight

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

Flight was delayed an no one make an announcement about it., they only have Coca Cola and nothing else., the food that was served was cold… very bad experience and service

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

Both flights yesterday, experienced hard landings. Harder than I’ve ever felt before. Im hopeful there was weather involved and not pilot error. Other than the landing, the flight was quite good~

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

A disaster, I lost my connection due to overcrowding at the Miami airport, having a 3-hour layover and the airline did nothing to reboard me on time and I had to sleep on the floor for 18 hours.

The food has never improved. It will never improve. But when I'm boarding a flight in priority boarding and I've spent 10 hours inside the security area of the airport and I get "randomly" selected for additional screening as I board the plane when the flight has already been delayed, and I work as a military contractor that has been issued visas direct from JMOD, I find it ridiculous. I would never recommend anyone to use AA on international flights. JAL is a better airline with older planes. The flight attendants on international hauls on American also have a chip on their shoulder and really dont deliver the same level of service code share partners do.

The flight was 90 minutes long and the stewardesses were extremely slow. I was in row 16 and they did not serve us drinks until we were descending for landing in a 90 minute flight. Unacceptably slow and at least 10 rows (20 to 31) did not receive any drinks or snacks for the entire duration of the flight because of the slowness of the stewardesses. There is no rationale to delay beverage service to brew coffee for a flight at six p m.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/28Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
37h 54mSJO-PDX
$176
5/6Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
46h 39mSJO-PDX
$182
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
26h 46mSJO-PDX
$223
5/30Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
17h 48mSJO-PDX
$232
6/12Wed
1 stopDelta
27h 25mSJO-PDX
$235
6/13Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
24h 09mSJO-PDX
$237
6/8Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
32h 56mSJO-PDX
$270
5/28Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
22h 49mSJO-PDX
$281
6/1Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 38mSJO-PDX
$302
7/1Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 35mSJO-PDX
$378

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Last minute flights from San José to Portland

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 San José to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 02mSJO-PDX
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
18h 33mPDX-SJO
$604
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 12mSJO-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 35mPDX-SJO
$612
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 59mSJO-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 35mPDX-SJO
$616
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 24mSJO-PDX
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 37mPDX-SJO
$644
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 24mSJO-PDX
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 37mPDX-SJO
$648
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 15mSJO-PDX
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 39mPDX-SJO
$862
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
35h 23mSJO-PDX
5/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 52mPDX-SJO
$981
4/27Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 55mSJO-PDX
4/30Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 56mPDX-SJO
$1,211
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
12h 02mSJO-PDX
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
18h 24mPDX-SJO
$1,215
4/30Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
32h 40mSJO-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 56mPDX-SJO
$1,261

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