SJO - PDX

$227 Find Cheap Flights from San José 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 5/5. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$382
Typical prices: $552-$424
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2Wed 6/10
SJO - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$227
Typical prices: $280-$413
United Airlines
Tue 5/5
SJO - PDX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $394 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Portland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $334 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 00m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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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

Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:45 am - 11:33 am
SJO
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PDX
30h 48m
1 stop
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9:30 pm - 11:15 pm
PDX
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SJO
24h 45m
1 stop
$382Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 10
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8:45 am - 8:54 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 09m
1 stop
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4:15 pm - 10:11 am
PDX
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SJO
16h 56m
2 stops
$394United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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12:30 am - 10:48 pm
SJO
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PDX
23h 18m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:15 am
PDX
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SJO
23h 15m
1 stop
$397United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6
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12:30 am - 7:18 pm
SJO
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PDX
19h 48m
1 stop
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11:59 pm - 10:39 pm
PDX
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SJO
21h 40m
1 stop
$400United Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18
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12:35 am - 1:31 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 56m
1 stop
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12:53 pm - 11:33 pm
PDX
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SJO
9h 40m
1 stop
$403Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 19
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12:53 am - 11:33 am
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PDX
11h 40m
1 stop
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12:33 pm - 11:33 pm
PDX
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SJO
10h 00m
1 stop
$406Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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8:45 am - 8:54 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 09m
1 stop
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8:35 am - 10:11 am
PDX
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SJO
24h 36m
2 stops
$407United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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5:45 am - 11:44 pm
SJO
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PDX
18h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:15 pm
PDX
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SJO
15h 00m
2 stops
$410Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
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8:45 am - 8:58 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 13m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 7:15 am
PDX
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SJO
24h 45m
1 stop
$416United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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8:45 am - 10:49 pm
SJO
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PDX
15h 04m
1 stop
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7:13 am - 10:11 am
PDX
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SJO
25h 58m
1 stop
$420United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 to Portland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Portland departing in June.

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 February, where tickets cost $307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $512 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$227
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Portland

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 $227 for a one-way ticket and $382 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, and Star Alliance 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Portland are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $519 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $396 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 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.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12116 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
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With saver fares on Alaska, you are treated like a 2nd class citizen. Last to get a seat-most likely in the middle. Last to board. By then all overhead bins are taken. It’s sad to see Alaska treats its customer like India’s caste hierarchy. I’m in Portland Oregon. So I have to Alaska. Otherwise, I wouldn’t fly on them again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
LAS - PDX
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With saver fares on Alaska, you are treated like a 2nd class citizen. Last to get a seat-most likely in the middle. Last to board. By then all overhead bins are taken. It’s sad to see Alaska treats its customer like India’s caste hierarchy. I’m in Portland Oregon. So I have to Alaska. Otherwise, I wouldn’t fly on them again.

Flights were on time, which made making connections do much better. Well organized

Flight delays were really annoying, but otherwise the experience was fine

I paid almost $700 for super saver round trip…, You moved me to the back of plane… I’m old and have breathing and anxiety problems! You didn’t care! Moved me to the way back! Unacceptable!

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

nothing for delays and refuse service.when asked for the second flight. the first is good though

Not bad. Due to not buying a seat, on the way back, my seat was not assigned till 2 hrs before the flight left. Got me worried I wouldn’t have a seat.

It was not a good experience, the flight was delayed 3 hours, the gate staff were super pushy to get bags checked claiming it was a full flight, there were about a dozen open seats from what I could tell. The intercom from the pilot seemed to be broken, it sounded like the pilot was speaking with a mouth full of marbles.

There was an issue with the plane and it was late getting in. This caused me to miss my connecting flight from PDX to BOI. I had to ask if they would provide me with a food voucher and they did but didn’t seem to concerned about my delay.

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Flight to Japan was was better across the board than the return to USA. Entertainment: Movie selection was old and not to my liking. Way too many woke choices. Not enough selections for sports or drama. Service: some of the crew were great. Not all. I paid for business class. a premium. Some of the crew thought they 'had' t do there job instead of wanting to serve and be polite. Food: Way to Japan was good. Way back to USA bad. Boarding: Wat out did not offer Business only; had to go thru general. If you pay for business, you should get business perks. Suggest you look for other than United for travel to Asia

2000 USD for a 10 hour flight on the worst seats I've ever flown in.

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

I could not get the wifi to work. But like the screen on the seats.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

The head flight attendant made the trip excellent. He was very accommodating.

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Ceiling fell down and had to have maintenance come and duct tape it up. No WiFi on the flight.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Very poor food. Took more than 90 minutes for baggage to arrive at DFW

British Airways is an excellent airline. Comfort, food and airline personnel.

Absolutely terrible. Would never fly American again. 2 deplaned incidents and delayed by close to 24 hours. $12 meal voucher for first class passengers was an insult to the injury. Pathetic.

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