Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Portland two hours behind San Jose.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SJO to PDX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJO and PDX include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Currently, 249 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 441 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible 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 the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SJO to PDX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
79% of flights taking off from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PDX if you're on a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and explore Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Portland in March.
Lock in your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to PDX in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres north to Seattle to check off its leading sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Spokane is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
