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$161 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Portland

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Portland

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
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9:40 am - 6:48 pmSJO-PDX
11h 08m1 stop
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7:49 pm - 8:32 amPDX-SJO
10h 43m1 stop
$292United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
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9:30 am - 12:19 amSJO-PDX
16h 49m1 stop
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7:10 am - 7:39 pmPDX-SJO
11h 29m1 stop
$295United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:29 pmSJO-PDX
17h 24m1 stop
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11:11 pm - 2:05 pmPDX-SJO
12h 54m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 8:24 pmSJO-PDX
14h 19m2 stops
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5:53 am - 9:30 pmPDX-SJO
13h 37m2 stops
$300American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:51 pmSJO-PDX
16h 06m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 11:25 amPDX-SJO
20h 25m2 stops
$301United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 10:24 pmSJO-PDX
22h 29m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 12:38 amPDX-SJO
25h 08m1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 am - 4:28 pmSJO-PDX
16h 02m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 11:00 pmPDX-SJO
23h 30m1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 12
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 9:28 amSJO-PDX
21h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 10:07 pmPDX-SJO
19h 32m2 stops
$359Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 12:23 pmSJO-PDX
36h 03m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 12:38 amPDX-SJO
25h 08m1 stop
$385Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 10:24 pmSJO-PDX
22h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 12:14 pmPDX-SJO
23h 27m2 stops
$398Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $292 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 29% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $521-610
United Airlines
Wed 2/4Wed 2/18
SJO - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $248-352
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/7
SJO - PDX • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Portland flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José, San José Province to Portland?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Portland on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Portland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 to Portland is September, where tickets cost $358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $603 and $581 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Portland, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Portland

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 to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Portland was $161 for a one-way ticket and $292 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $519 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 $615 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Portland. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Portland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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The first leg of the trip was excellent. Lovely flight attendants and comfortable plane. The second leg left a lot to be desired. The flight attendant was rude when I asked for a Diet Coke, the boarding required quite a long walk and the plane was crammed and uncomfortable.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025ONT - PDX
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The first leg of the trip was excellent. Lovely flight attendants and comfortable plane. The second leg left a lot to be desired. The flight attendant was rude when I asked for a Diet Coke, the boarding required quite a long walk and the plane was crammed and uncomfortable.

Planes were on time. Pilot kept everyone updated. Crew was friendly and helpful

You no longer give receipts for baggage at the counter. And it is next to impossible to get it on your webpage. Spent 20 min trying and gave up... I need receipt to submit for reimbursement and don't have time to waste on your poor webpage Disappointing .....

The flight attendants were unkempt and show no customer service skills. They avoided eye contact. There were no smiles and they were dismissive and snarky.

Complete flight rebooked and 6 hours delayed. Zero accountability from the airline or Kayak for the issues and I’m injured which is why I opted to pay more to fly than drive because it’s painful to sit or stand too long. What was supposed to be a 3ish hour travel day turned into a 9 hour excruciatingly painful experience that has left me in worse pain than when I initially started.

It was a good flight, short so there was no food or water service

Checking in very confusing compared to Hawaiian Airlines - much simpler! Front checking in at airport can improve. Hawaiian service always gives the extra mile, with a smile. Alaska can use and spread the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo nui loa Thank you 🤙

Plane was delayed getting boarded and then again delayed in take-off order. Alaska Airlines must have very little clout at JFK so they don't get priority treatment. All the delays meant we missed the last flight from Portland to Eugene. Alaska did give us hotel voucher for the night...but sent us to a downtown Portland hotel rather than to a nearby airport motel which made for a longer ride at night and then again in the morning. Just made an already long, late night even longer. Hotel was an old outdated Hilton in a slightly seedy part of town. Alaska gave us Lyft vouchers for getting to the hotel, but the return voucher for getting back to the airport in the morning didn't work.

Not a fan of a 5 hour delay. I received a text from Alaska Airlines advising I would get a $100 travel voucher via email. Several days later I still haven’t received it.

My email notifications were silenced, so I didn't get word that the departing flight had changed gates. It wasn't until I noticed that few people had gathered for the flight that I checked the airport schedule board, 20 minutes before boarding. I then told several people at the old gate of the change. If I was to receive a text I would have been notified of the change earlier, Or to hear an announcement over the airport intercom.

Awful. Flight from Cape Town was cancelled, rebooked for another day through Johannesburg, was downgraded to economy

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

The airport crew helped a lot, what I didn’t like? We were not informed that we needed to pick our luggage’s, if the crew at the luggage center didn’t tell me I would have been home without my belongings, I was heading out to my next connecting flight while looking for what gate to go to, I asked one of the crews for help, he told me and he also told me to not forget to grab my luggage’s which was chocking, because on my way out the country that wasn’t required, I just hope none of your customers lost their luggage’s because of this.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

American almost always Delays flights from Austin to Dallas and back. I cannot believe they have such poor service on this route. I was about to switch to American from Delta, but they gave me enough reasons not to.

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The delayed flight was awful and moving the departure gate twice was annoying

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

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