Cheap flights from PDX to SJO (Portland Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from PDX to SJO starting at $157 One Way, $374 Round Trip

Prices starting at $374 for return flights and $157 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25
PDX
Portland
SJO
San José
$374 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 18 from Portland to San José, returning Thu, Jun 25, priced at $374 found 6 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
PDX
Portland
SJO
San José
$401 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Portland to San José, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $401 found 1 day ago
Tue, May 26 - Fri, Jun 5
PDX
Portland
SJO
San José
$403 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$403
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Portland to San José, returning Fri, Jun 5, priced at $403 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
PDX
Portland
SJO
San José
$487 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$487
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Portland to San José, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $487 found 4 days ago
Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 21
PDX
Portland
SJO
San José
$552 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$552
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Mon, Jan 11 from Portland to San José, returning Thu, Jan 21, priced at $552 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$134 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$151 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,468 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Great staff and shuttle to air port.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from May 2 to May 3
$141 total
May 2 - May 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,722 reviews)
Great location, only minutes away from the airport. Hotel room was very clean and well maintained

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
This Marriot exhibited all the qualities you’d expect for a Marriot Hotel! Great staff in all areas, clean hotel with all modern furnishings. I will be staying here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$117 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,992 reviews)
I’ve genuinely never stayed anywhere quite like this—and not in a good way. This hotel is so far from 5-star, it’s hard to know where to begin. On arrival, there was just one person working at reception during what we were told is peak season. You’re forced into a single queue for everything—check-in, ...

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Barceló San José
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$116 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,068 reviews)
Our experience was excellent.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$134 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$151 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,468 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Great staff and shuttle to air port.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$172 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
This Marriot exhibited all the qualities you’d expect for a Marriot Hotel! Great staff in all areas, clean hotel with all modern furnishings. I will be staying here again.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$117 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,992 reviews)
I’ve genuinely never stayed anywhere quite like this—and not in a good way. This hotel is so far from 5-star, it’s hard to know where to begin. On arrival, there was just one person working at reception during what we were told is peak season. You’re forced into a single queue for everything—check-in, ...

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$125 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
The space is beautiful and the room was spacious. There is a great restaurant on the property and it is so close to the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$120 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (731 reviews)
AC was ancient and noisy, unable to control the temperature, the front door window was cracked, like it was hit by something or someone. Not very comforting. Very disappointing.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$112 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$112 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
It was a really nice property with gated parking, nice outside seating and a great pizza restaurant. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$97 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$110 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

PDX to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
PDX Address & GPS
Address:
7000 NE Airport Way
Portland OR, 97218
United States
IATA Code:
PDX
Longitude:
-122.592901
Latitude:
45.588995
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from PDX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
There aren't any direct flights between these destinations. But United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines can fly you from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from PDX Airport to SJO?
With the fastest possible flight time from Portland Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport being 9 hours and 37 minutes, we suggest you have a few in-flight survival strategies up your sleeve. An eye-mask, a neck pillow and earplugs should be some of the essentials you put in your carry-on.
How many hours flight from PDX to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
With a typical flight time of 9 hours and 40 minutes, getting from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is no quick jaunt. Be prepared for some long hours in the sky and contemplate using your air miles to upgrade.
What airlines have the most flights from PDX Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're planning to fly from Portland to San José. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that advertise direct flights on this route.

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