Portland to San Jose flights
Direct and connecting flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Portland to San Jose take?
Flight time from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Portland to San Jose?
Airline availability for PDX to SJC changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Portland to San Jose?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PDX to SJC varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Allegiant Air5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Alaska Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Allegiant Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PDX → SJC
PDX to SJC is a short-haul route of 916 km (569 mi). See the return SJC → PDX route.
Alternative airports near Portland: Troutdale (TTD) — 16 km, Hillsboro (HIO) — 28 km, Kelso (KLS) — 63 km.
Alternative airports near San Jose: San Jose (RHV) — 10 km, Mountain View (NUQ) — 12 km, Palo Alto (PAO) — 20 km.