SJO - PDX

$167 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 1/23. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Portland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $343-$581
United Airlines
Tue 2/10Tue 2/17
SJO - PDX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$167
Typical prices: $320-$555
United Airlines
Fri 1/23
SJO - PDX • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $287 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 21% 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, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:45 am
SJO
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PDX
27h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 8:32 am
PDX
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SJO
14h 42m1 stop
$287United Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:44 pm
SJO
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PDX
15h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:32 am
PDX
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SJO
16h 57m1 stop
$296United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:48 am
SJO
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PDX
17h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 10:11 am
PDX
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SJO
20h 20m1 stop
$298United Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 8:27 pm
SJO
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PDX
15h 18m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pm
PDX
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SJO
14h 30m1 stop
$299American Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:45 am
SJO
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PDX
27h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:32 am
PDX
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SJO
16h 57m1 stop
$300United Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:40 am
SJO
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PDX
21h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:11 am
PDX
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SJO
26h 01m1 stop
$301United Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:44 pm
SJO
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PDX
18h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:32 am
PDX
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SJO
16h 57m1 stop
$303United Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 8:27 pm
SJO
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PDX
15h 18m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pm
PDX
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SJO
14h 30m1 stop
$305American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 7:06 pm
SJO
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PDX
19h 36m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:58 am - 7:15 am
PDX
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SJO
19h 17m1 stop
$307United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 1:26 pm
SJO
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PDX
13h 31m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:26 pm - 11:33 pm
PDX
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SJO
25h 07m1 stop
$310Alaska 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 February.

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 $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $567 and $559 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $167 for a one-way ticket and $287 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, 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 $515 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11551 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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I know there were a lot of delayed flights, mine from Portland to Eugene was delayed by 3 hours, but not from one employee was there a" we are so sorry about the delay or is there anything we could get you, I thought it was very un-professional and rude.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Dec 2025
GEG - PDX
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I know there were a lot of delayed flights, mine from Portland to Eugene was delayed by 3 hours, but not from one employee was there a" we are so sorry about the delay or is there anything we could get you, I thought it was very un-professional and rude.

The delays were awful and the constant gate changes were annoying and the forceful bag checking was rude.

Food was bad. Just a drink for a 5 hour flight

I liked that the crew was friendly, we left and arrived at near scheduled times, plenty of on-board crew to handle the cabin service for the flight and I found the price of my airline ticket to be excellent!

No accommodation or credit offered for cancelled layover flight to Eugene from portland

Despite checking in 30 seconds after it was available I was stuck in last row with non-reclining seat and the stench of the lavatory wafting over me. If airlines are going to charge extra for 1 inch of extra legroom and even a basic meal as Iceland Airways does, then they should definitely give a discount for such a bad seat

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

Late. Too long a flight for a 737. 0.5 oz of pretzels for a 5+ hour flight at dinner time. One step above Ryan Air/ several below Delta.

Once again, Hawaiian Airlines upon checking in for our return flight, told us that we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats. This had happened on our incoming flight as well. Hawaiian Airlines had changed our flight and put us in standard seats. I sent them confirmation emails and receipts showing that I had paid for extra comfort seats and they ignored me and refused to accept my proof of payment. I ended up having to pay for our extra comfort seats again. On our return flight, once again, we were told we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats, which we had. I argued until a supervisor was summoned and researched further in their system and found that we had paid for them. If I hadn’t insisted, we would’ve been forced to buy our seats again or be assigned a standard seat. This kind of Customer Service is totally unacceptable. I would never use Hawaiian Airlines again if I have a choice.

Flight delay caused me to miss my connecting flight home, but I was put up at a nearby motel, and it was great

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Advertised fruit trays with cheese, but only snacks handed out!

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

everything was pretty good. Houston airport is awful. Unnecessarily inefficient; people working there are rude. Badly run

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

WiFi didn’t work the entire flight. Very disappointing. Minimal food and options - sadly the state of current affairs. All other aspects of the flight were fine.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

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