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$140+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to San José (SJO)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SJO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$405
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$788
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Cheapest flights from Portland to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/265:42 amPWM - SJO
2 stops16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/26:05 amSJO - PWM
2 stops14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/265:30 amPWM - SJO
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Wed 4/27:00 amSJO - PWM
2 stops13h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/3$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:20 pmPWM - SJO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:30 amSJO - PWM
2 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1010:17 amPWM - SJO
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/155:52 amSJO - PWM
2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$539
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/289:34 amPWM - SJO
2 stops15h 46mAvianca
Fri 4/41:55 amSJO - PWM
2 stops15h 51mAvianca
Deal found 3/2$2,510

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Wed 3/26

5:42 am-8:03 pm

2 stops16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-10:44 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$405

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-10:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$460

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 4/10

10:17 am-10:24 am

1 stop26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/15

5:52 am-11:20 am

2 stops27h 28m

$539

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

1:30 pm-9:52 am

2 stops18h 22m

$700

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Fri 3/28

9:34 am-11:20 pm

2 stops15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

1:55 am-7:46 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$2,510

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 4/28

5:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 35m

$140

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Sun 4/27

8:01 pm-10:24 am

1 stop16h 23m

$149

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Mon 3/10

5:25 am-9:59 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$163

PortlandSan José

PWM - SJO

PWMSJO

Portland

Tue 4/29

6:45 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$185

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland, Maine-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month 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 $398). Flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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 54% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 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 March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to San José, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American 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
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,353 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $405, 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 Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $460 and $469, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $163 and $185 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to San José?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to San José?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month 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 $398). Flying from Portland, Maine to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Portland to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$450Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$521Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$584Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$612Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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