Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Jose.
Your SJO to PDX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SJO and PDX include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport flight is $278. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $467. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SJO to PDX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to PDX.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that depart Juan Santamaria International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Portland International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Portland in May.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you want to explore Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SJO to PDX in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its leading attractions. From Greyhound: Bus Station to LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.