Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
San Jose del Cabo's timezone is UTC-7, making San Jose del Cabo one hour ahead of Portland.
Every week, there are three Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 11:30 with Alaska Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to SJD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose del Cabo — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PDX to SJD flights, with 78.07% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PDX and SJD:
Los Angeles International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight is 143 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 325 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to SJD.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDX to SJD.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Reserve a hotel close to SJD if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Los Cabos International Airport rental car and explore San Jose del Cabo and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Los Cabos International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to central San Jose del Cabo
Los Cabos International Airport to central San Jose del Cabo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Jose del Cabo in September.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Los Cabos International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Jose del Cabo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to SJD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
San Jose del Cabo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north-east of San Jose del Cabo, a visit to Culiacan will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica.
Around 338 kilometres east of San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Malecón, Malecon and Playa Las Gaviotas.