United States Β· 569 miles (916 km)

Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 569 miles (916 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Eugene, Reno and Seattle and more.

How many miles PDX to SJC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines4,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines10,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines11,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to SJC

Book PDX to SJC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PDX to SJC with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Reno (RNO)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Spokane (GEG)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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PDX to SJC: common questions

How many miles does PDX to SJC cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to SJC?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC).

How far is Portland from San Jose by plane?

Portland (PDX) and San Jose (SJC) are 569 miles (916 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to SJC award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Portland and San Jose?

The most direct connections are through Eugene (EUG), Reno (RNO), Seattle (SEA), Boise (BOI) and Spokane (GEG). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Seattle.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.