$49 Cheap Flights from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)

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Cheap Flights from Portland to San Jose (PDX-SJC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $49 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 6
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$88 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$88
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Portland to San Jose, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $88 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 9
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$92 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$92
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Portland to San Jose, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $92 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 17
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$97 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Dec 13 from Portland to San Jose, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $97 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$97 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Portland to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $97 found 6 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$97 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Portland to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $97 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$99 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Portland to San Jose, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $99 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 6
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$100 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Portland to San Jose, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $100 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$102 Roundtrip, just found
$102
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Portland to San Jose, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $102 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$105 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Portland to San Jose, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $105 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
PDX
Portland
SJC
San Jose
$106 Roundtrip, just found
$106
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Portland to San Jose, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $106 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $58 - $170 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)
Origin airport
Portland Intl.
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$87
Distance
568 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 45 mins

Portland to San Jose Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Portland to San Jose

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Portland to San Jose are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Portland to San Jose with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Portland to San Jose

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Portland to San Jose: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Portland to San Jose

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Portland to San Jose in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $49 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Portland to San Jose flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Portland to San Jose airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) cost?
Book cheap return fares starting from $94 from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines flight leaving PDX on August 5 2025 and touching down at SJC. The price was last updated on July 9 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from PDX to SJC?
The cheapest flights from PDX to SJC are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
You can fly directly from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) on an Alaska Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from PDX to SJC?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from PDX to SJC is Southwest Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $49. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from PDX on October 2 2025. Prices were last updated on July 9 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Every day on average, 6 nonstop flights operate from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). Select the departure date that best fits your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
The 6 AM departures from PDX to SJC are the most sought after. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you want to save on your trip, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from PDX to SJC?
Friday has the most flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 6:00AM UTC-8, departing from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX). You'll be flying for roughly 1h 50m, landing at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) at approximately 7:50AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Flights from PDX to SJC have an average travel time of 1 hour and 49 minutes. The total distance between the two is 570 mi.
What airline has the least delays from PDX to SJC?
American Airlines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), with an on-time score of 92%. Use the Expedia App to view your flight status before you head off and get real-time alerts about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Book a flight from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Jose from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX)?
Catch a direct flight from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to San Jose and touch down at any one of these hubs:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) last-minute?
Booking your flight from PDX to SJC just before your getaway is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a PDX to SJC flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a PDX to SJC flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just pick your flights and select from our wide range of stays, then tailor your trip with extras like tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Generally, it's possible to cancel or reschedule your PDX to SJC flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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