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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Portland to San José takes 00m, covering 3,340 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Portland to San José range from $396 to $685, with an average of $523 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $523 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $445 to $2,905. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $259.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Portland to San José usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Portland to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Portland to San José. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $480 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $137.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 21m, compared with 10h 48m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 11h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

San José is 1 hour ahead of Portland (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.