Can I fly direct from San Diego to Portland?

Yes, direct flights from San Diego to Portland are available. Historically, approximately 25.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Portland?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Portland has a median duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1503 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 53 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Portland come up?

Historically, cheap flights from San Diego to Portland come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers looking for budget-friendly options can often find them for this destination. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for finding lower fares.

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San Diego to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Portland

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Portland connect at least once, with only 25.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll likely encounter a layover on your journey, so planning for the extra travel time is advisable.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland? The most affordable months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $144, and February and December, both with median fares of $150. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from San Diego to Portland takes approximately 6h 24m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most flights on this route involve at least one stopover. Given the medium-haul classification of this route, which covers a distance of 1503 km, this journey time is standard for itineraries with connections.

Right now, cheap flights from San Diego to Portland typically range from $197–$490, with a median fare of $316. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to book. Only 3% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are not always abundant. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch favorable rates as they emerge.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

Regular price: $96 - $214

Prices for flights from San Diego to Portland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Portland is between $96 and $214. The current lowest deal is $134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $134

Low $96

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland is January, with a median price of $144. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $620. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $144

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Portland

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$384

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$388

$350

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$388

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$381

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$389

$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Portland

1 night

Oct 7 - Oct 8

$225 → $146

35%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$241 → $164

32%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$230 → $156

32%

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$218 → $148

32%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland

San Diego - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from San Diego to Portland are below the typical level at $268.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in January, February, and December

Historically, the cheapest flights are in January ($144), February ($150), and December ($150).

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 24m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Portland is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.4% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Portland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Diego to Portland.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Portland.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers significantly more flight options and often more competitive pricing for travelers to the region.

📍 ~230 km from Portland (reachable by car or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$103

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From SAN

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Oct 21

Portland, United States

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 07

Portland, United States

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$1,008

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 17

Portland, United States

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$1,028

$527

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From SAN

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Nov 10

Portland, United States

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$1,020

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 11

Portland, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,029

$527

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 10

Portland, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,023

$527

Save $496

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Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 14

Portland, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,024

$527

Save $497

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Business Class

From SAN

Elite

Nov 14

Portland, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,032

$527

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 04

Portland, United States

85% AI deal score

$998

$527

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From SAN

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Oct 20

Portland, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,166

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From SAN

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Nov 17

Portland, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,056

$527

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Business Class

From SAN

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Nov 11

Portland, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,035

$527

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Historically, the best deals for flights from San Diego to Portland are found when booking 60 or more days in advance, with an average price of $199. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $256. For those planning ahead, prices across the trailing quarter show that booking 60+ days out offers the most significant savings. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $774.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Portland is considered to be $197 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $316. While 25% of fares were found at or below $197, about 75% of fares were $490 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $197 mark.

Historically, January, February, and December are among the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Portland, with median prices around $144 to $150. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $316 for this route. While February is listed as a cheapest month with a median of $150, it also appears as the most expensive month in some historical data, indicating price variability. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trip.

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San Diego to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

Regular price: $96 - $214

Prices for flights from San Diego to Portland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Portland is between $96 and $214. The current lowest deal is $134 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Nov 14-Nov 17.

now $134

Low $96

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland

January

Cheapest

Flights from $144

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Portland

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$384

$348

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$388

$350

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$388

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$381

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$389

$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Portland

1 night

Oct 7 - Oct 8

$225 → $146

35%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

$241 → $164

32%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$230 → $156

32%

4 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 21

$218 → $148

32%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland

San Diego - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from San Diego to Portland are below the typical level at $268.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in January, February, and December

Historically, the cheapest flights are in January ($144), February ($150), and December ($150).

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 24m

The typical flight duration from San Diego to Portland is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.4% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Diego to Portland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Diego to Portland.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Portland.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers significantly more flight options and often more competitive pricing for travelers to the region.

Portland, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,035

$527

Save $508

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Portland

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Portland

San Diego to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland

Direct flights from San Diego to Portland

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Portland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Portland

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland

San Diego - Portland route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest flights in January, February, and December

Average flight time is 6h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Portland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

Best Elite deals to Portland

Oct 21

Nov 07

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 04

Oct 20

Nov 17

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Portland?

What's a cheap fare from San Diego to Portland?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland?

Can I fly direct from San Diego to Portland?

How long is the flight from San Diego to Portland?

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Portland come up?

Related routes

More routes from San Diego

Flights to Portland from other cities

San Diego to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland

Direct flights from San Diego to Portland

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Portland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Portland

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland

San Diego - Portland route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest flights in January, February, and December

Average flight time is 6h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Portland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

Best Elite deals to Portland

Oct 21

Nov 07

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 10

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 04

Oct 20

Nov 17

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Portland?

What's a cheap fare from San Diego to Portland?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland?