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Cheap flights from Portland (PWM) to San José (SJO) from $196

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/19. 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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The best prices from Portland to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or July, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$385

One-way from

$214
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 33% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province, book at least 23 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $553 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $553.

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

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to San José, San José Province from Portland, Maine. Prices for October average $666 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $383. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a October flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in March

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province (PWM - SJO)?

When flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Portland to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Portland and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Portland to San José. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 10/257:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops37h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$457
Fri 10/256:25 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$539
Sat 6/296:32 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:00 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$583
Thu 11/77:53 amPWM - SJO
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/142:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$673
Fri 11/157:53 amPWM - SJO
2 stops40h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/232:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$720
Sat 6/296:32 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:13 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$746
Sat 6/2912:34 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops26h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/102:00 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$751
Mon 7/154:15 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops22h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1911:59 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops20h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$882
Mon 7/157:35 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1911:59 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$919

Cheap Delta flights from Portland to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Portland and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Portland to San José. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 10/256:05 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Fri 11/82:18 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/28$827
Thu 11/76:05 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Thu 11/142:18 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/27$1,029
Fri 10/256:05 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Fri 11/82:18 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/27$1,071

Portland to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 10/257:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops37h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$457
Fri 10/256:25 pmPWM - SJO
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$539
Thu 11/75:30 amPWM - SJO
2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/142:00 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$586
Thu 11/77:53 amPWM - SJO
2 stops31h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/142:53 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$673
Fri 10/256:05 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Fri 11/82:18 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/28$827
Mon 7/157:35 amPWM - SJO
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1911:59 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops21h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$828
Mon 7/157:35 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1911:59 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$919
Wed 11/277:53 amPWM - SJO
2 stops31h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/13:31 pmSJO - PWM
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,031
Mon 7/157:35 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/192:13 pmSJO - PWM
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,045

One-way flights to San José from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Portland to San José. For those needing a return trip from Portland, there is a search form available above.
Wed 6/199:45 amPWM - SJO
1 stop14h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 5/27$196
Wed 6/197:15 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$214
Tue 7/26:00 amPWM - SJO
2 stops16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$278
Tue 7/27:42 amPWM - SJO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$343
Tue 7/29:45 amPWM - SJO
1 stop14h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 5/27$391

Find flights from Portland to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 10/25

2 stops37h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops30h 25m

$457

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 10/25

1 stop20h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops30h 25m

$539

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sat 6/29

1 stop30h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops20h 18m

$583

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 11/7

2 stops30h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/14

1 stop8h 11m

$586

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 11/7

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/14

2 stops30h 25m

$673

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 10/25

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/8

1 stop8h 11m

$827

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 11/15

2 stops21h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/23

1 stop8h 11m

$859

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 11/15

1 stop21h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/23

1 stop8h 18m

$864

PortlandSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 10/25

2 stops14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/7

2 stops13h 40m

$1,088

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the best time to book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to San José. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to San José. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Portland to San José

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Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to San José, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,370 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $457, but on average you can expect to pay $876.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $457, American Airlines will fly you from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $586 and $827, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $196. Users have also found prices from $214 and $278 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What does PWM to SJO mean?

    PWM stands for Portland Airport, while SJO stands for San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to San José.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

    When booking a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province (average of $385). Flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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