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, the median number of stopovers is one. This means that while direct options exist, many travelers may encounter connecting flights.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Portland?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Portland has a duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of 1503 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 6 hours and 53 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Diego to Portland have come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear often. Travelers can typically expect regular opportunities to find affordable fares for this destination.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Portland

2026-08-11 – 2026-08-25
SAN - Portland
49% AI deal score
$118
$126
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-29
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$142
$126
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2026-09-01 – 2026-09-03
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$118
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-19
SAN - Portland
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$129
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-05
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2026-08-18 – 2026-08-24
SAN - Portland
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$136
$132
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2026-09-12 – 2026-09-19
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-24
SAN - Portland
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$129
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2026-08-19 – 2026-08-25
SAN - Portland
48% AI deal score
$136
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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-19
SAN - Portland
47% AI deal score
$131
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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 those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

If you are looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Portland, right now fares are below the typical level, with the cheapest fares right now starting at $197. Prices typically range from $197–$490, with a median of $316. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Portland? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $144, and February and December, both with median fares of $150.

A typical journey from San Diego to Portland takes about 6h 24m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1503 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

Regular price: $91 - $221

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 $91 and $221. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $125

Low $91

High $221

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$412

$283

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$290

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$286

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLD - Portland

San Diego (CLD) - Portland (PDX)

United Airlines

$402

$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$302

$265

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$298

$251

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$422 → $290

31%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$412 → $283

31%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$266 → $139

48%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$264 → $146

45%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland

San Diego - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

The current median price of $125 for San Diego to Portland is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January, February, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 6h 24m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Historically, 25.6% of flights from San Diego to Portland are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is a carrier that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from San Diego to Portland are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International (SAN) is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Portland.

📍 Located ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$126

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 Portland city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers significantly more flight options and often more competitive pricing than PDX.

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

💸 Flights from ~$116

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

79% AI deal score

$1,248

$779

Save $469

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Historically, booking flights 60 or more days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices for the San Diego to Portland route. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked in this window averaged around $199. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $256, and even higher to $774 for flights booked 7-13 days out.

Across the trailing 90 days, a fare of $197 or less was considered a good price for flights from San Diego to Portland. The median price for this route was $316 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $490 or less.

Historically, January, February, and December have been the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Portland, with median prices around $144 to $150. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $316 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options may find these months offer better value.

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San Diego to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Portland

A typical journey from San Diego to Portland takes about 6h 24m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1503 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Portland

Regular price: $91 - $221

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 $91 and $221. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $125

Low $91

High $221

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$412

$283

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$290

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$286

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLD - Portland

San Diego (CLD) - Portland (PDX)

United Airlines

$402

$349

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$302

$265

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Portland

San Diego (SAN) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$298

$251

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$422 → $290

31%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$412 → $283

31%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$266 → $139

48%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$264 → $146

45%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Portland