Cheap flights from San Diego to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip flights $179
United 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland is currently $179
Cheapest one-way flight $83
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Portland is currently $83
Cheapest nonstop flights $217
Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway $251
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Portland is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland is currently $428
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Portland takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $130–180
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $180–320

Popular airlines from San Diego to Portland

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $185–445
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
    593 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $195–445
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
    489 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
  • United
    from $179
    Typical price: $210–530
    226 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
  • Delta
    from $237
    Typical price: $195–490
    211 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
  • American
    from $258
    Typical price: $280–610
    74 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $165–400
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PDX Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Portland

  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
    Portland United States 20 min 6 mi
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Seattle United States 2 hr 37 min 134 mi
  • Eugene Airport (EUG)
    Eugene United States 1 hr 54 min 99 mi
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)
    Redmond United States 3 hr 114 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Portland

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Portland are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $130 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland recently found on Google Flights was with United from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Portland is $199, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Portland is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Portland is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Portland is $237, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Portland is $258, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Portland is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland starts at $179 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Wed, May 27.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Portland.
Most travelers choose to visit in late spring and summer (May–Aug), when the days are mild to warm, and generally dry (especially Jul–Aug). The long-standing Portland Rose Festival (May–Jun) is a several-week event featuring floral parades, carnival rides, waterfront activities and fireworks. In Jul, the Oregon Brewers Festival draws thousands for craft beer tastings, demonstrations and live music along the river. The Waterfront Blues Festival is also held in Jul. Weather Nov–Apr is cool and rainy.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Portland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Portland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Portland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 28 nonstop flights and 593 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Portland are:
  • Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 489 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
  • United offers 226 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
  • Delta offers 211 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
  • American offers 74 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
  • Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Portland.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland recently found on Google Flights was with United from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Portland is $199, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Portland is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Portland is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Portland is $237, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Portland is $258, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Portland is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
Alaska and Southwest fly direct from San Diego to Portland.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Portland at price $251 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Alaska and Southwest fly direct from San Diego to Portland.
  • There are 28 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Portland per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Portland on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Portland start at $217 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Portland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Portland start at $428 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Portland start at $179 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Portland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Portland starts at $251 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Portland at price $251 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Portland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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