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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 09:17
• Latest: departs at 20:51 and lands at 23:33.

The flight takes about 2h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Portland:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Diego to Portland takes 2h 42m, covering 933 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from San Diego to Portland range from £158 to £300, with an average of £220 over the past 12 months. Anything below £158 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 77% above the route average of £220. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £159 return via Oakland (OAK), compared with £221 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Portland flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to Portland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £70, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

Flights from San Diego to Portland usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 14% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the San Diego to Portland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £203 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £253, a difference of £50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Portland. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Oakland (OAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 07m, compared to 4h 09m via San Jose (SJC) and 4h 35m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Oregon Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Portland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.