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Cheapest return fare
£102
Typical prices: £146-£377
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/12Fri 4/12
SAN - PDX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£51
Typical prices: £81-£242
Southwest
Wed 2/12
SAN - PDX • Direct
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 42m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Portland (SAN-PDX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:13 - 18:58SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
2h 45mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:33PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
2h 34mdirect
£102Alaska Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Southwest Logo
15:00 - 18:55SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
3h 55m1 stop Oakland
Southwest Logo
08:00 - 10:20PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
2h 20mdirect
£107Southwest
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 2 Dec
Southwest Logo
16:10 - 18:45SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
2h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
13:05 - 17:25PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£110Southwest
Sat, 16 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Southwest Logo
15:00 - 18:55SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
3h 55m1 stop Oakland
Southwest Logo
05:15 - 09:45PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
4h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
£110Southwest
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 2 Dec
Southwest Logo
16:10 - 18:45SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
2h 35mdirect
Southwest Logo
06:40 - 11:45PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
5h 05m2 stops Sacramento Intl Santa Barbara
£113Southwest
Fri, 25 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Delta Logo
15:43 - 21:00SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
5h 17m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
05:30 - 10:15PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
4h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£117Delta
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Southwest Logo
15:00 - 18:55SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
3h 55m1 stop Oakland
Southwest Logo
10:50 - 18:45PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
7h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Tucson
£118Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Southwest Logo
09:25 - 15:35SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
6h 10m1 stop Oakland
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11:40 - 18:55PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
7h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Tucson
£121Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Southwest Logo
09:20 - 18:05SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
8h 45m2 stops Albuquerque Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
06:40 - 11:45PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
5h 05m2 stops Sacramento Intl Santa Barbara
£124Southwest
Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:51 - 23:42SAN  San Diego-PDX Portland
2h 51mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:34PDX  Portland-SAN San Diego
2h 34mdirect
£128Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Diego to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Portland?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Portland from San Diego usually cost between £150 and £342 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £102 on Southwest (1 Dec–2 Dec).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland?

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Portland is January, where tickets cost £147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £264 and £259 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Portland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Portland

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£51
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Portland

When to book flights from San Diego to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Portland

  • Is there parking at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego International Airport provides a variety of parking options at both terminals. The airport offers short-term, long-term, and valet parking options. All parking lots have parking spaces for disabled parking with a wheelchair-complimentary shuttle moving passengers to all terminals. The parking fees at San Diego International Airport average about $20-$32 per day.

  • Is there a baggage storage unit at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego International Airport offers storage services with kiosks located in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 inside the baggage claim area. Reservations can be made in advance or at the kiosk counter. The airport also offers baggage delivery service to areas within 15 miles of San Diego. The delivery fee is around $20 per bag per day, all sizes.

  • What accessibility services are provided at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego International Airport offers a variety of services for passengers with limited mobility. Wheelchair users are required to make arrangements with their airlines in advance. Other accessible features in the airport include TDD telephones, courtesy carts, and visual paging. All car rental and public transit services are wheelchair accessible. There is also dedicated parking in all parking lots, including long-term parking.

  • Where is the car rental facility located at the Portland International Airport (PDX)?

    Airport rental car pick up and drop off at Portland International Airport can be found on Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking lot. To go to your rental car, move past the baggage claim area to the tunnel and take an elevator to Level 1.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Portland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Portland was £51 for a one-way ticket and £102 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Portland?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Portland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Portland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Portland?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Portland on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Portland to San Diego? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £166 or less one-way.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located 3 miles northwest of Downtown San Diego. The airport can be reached from downtown via Metro transit bus 992 that stops at both Terminals 1 and 2. All domestic flights will be found in Terminal 1.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is located 12 miles northeast of Downtown Portland. The airport is connected to Downtown Portland via public transport, including MAX Red Line light rail. The airport serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, which is one of the airlines operating between San Diego and Portland.
  • If you need some cash while at San Diego International Airport, you can withdraw from an ATM offered by Bank of America. The ATMs are located at various points of both Terminals 1 and 2. The airport also offers six ReadyStations in case you need to convert cash to pre-paid debit MasterCard. The ready stations can be found near the ticketing counters.
  • For traveling mothers, San Diego International Airport offers nursing rooms located post-security. The rooms feature electrical outlets, artwork, soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a children’s seat. The nursing rooms are located at Terminal 1 West Rotunda and East Rotunda, and Terminal 2 on the second level.
  • You can rest and take it easy before your flight at the various lounges at San Diego International Airport. Lounges feature a tranquil environment with comfortable seating suitable for a quiet time. The Delta Sky Club is located at Terminal 2, United Club at T2-Gate Mezzanine, and the USO Lounge at the T2-Gate Parking lot.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Portland?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Portland to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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