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San Jose International Airport (SJC) is about 3.9 miles from the city center of San Jose. The best way to commute between the two destinations is via bus line 22, which takes about 32min to cover this distance. If you want to be there in under 10min, take a taxi.

There are two passenger terminals at San Jose International Airport (SJC), Terminal A and Terminal B. Domestic flights and international departures use Terminal A, whereas Terminal B handles international arrivals. Movement between the two terminals is via walkways going through the hallway. For those with reduced mobility, a free shuttle runs between the terminals, at a 7-10min interval.

Suppose you arrived with a depleted wallet and want to recharge it. In this case, you’ll have various options at your disposal. You can locate the ATMs at the luggage claim area, and across from gates 10, 13 & 15.

If you think you’re better off exploring San Jose in a rental car, you can never go wrong car hire agencies at SJC. The Rental Car Center is a few steps directly opposite Terminal B. If you’re arriving through Terminal A, take the airport blue shuttle bus to this spot.

Among airlines operating Portland to San Jose flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Portland and San Jose. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Portland to San Jose usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $146 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $265 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Portland to San Jose route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $231 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $339: a $108 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to San Jose flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 113% above the route average of $265. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to San Jose takes 1h 54m, covering 569 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,160. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 7h 36m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 9h 25m via Denver Intl (DEN).

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Jose range from $195 to $377, with an average of $265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to San Jose route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.