Portland

$79+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Portland (SAN - PDX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PDX
mar. 26 — abr. 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$79
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$300

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Portland flight deals.
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From San Diego to Portland
One-way flight from San Diego to Portland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/38:36 amSAN - PDX
1 stop25h 44mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/86:13 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/21$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/186:15 amSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/207:01 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$161
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/235:59 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 4/297:00 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/20$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/292:15 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mAlaska Airlines
mar. 5/67:00 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/291:30 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 40mDelta
lun. 5/56:05 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/21$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/127:00 amSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
dom. 9/145:55 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/21$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/112:19 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
dom. 4/66:40 amPDX - SAN
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/146:15 amSAN - PDX
2 stops11h 58mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/196:30 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$335

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Portland that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Portland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

jue. 4/3

8:36 am-10:20 am

1 stop25h 44m

Portland

mar. 4/8

6:13 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 23m

$160

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

vie. 4/18

6:15 am-9:06 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Portland

dom. 4/20

7:01 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 33m

$161

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mié. 4/23

5:59 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Portland

mar. 4/29

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$177

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mar. 4/29

2:15 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Portland

mar. 5/6

7:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$187

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mar. 4/29

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Portland

lun. 5/5

6:05 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 17m

$197

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

vie. 9/12

7:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Portland

dom. 9/14

5:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 00m

$252

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mar. 4/1

12:19 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 18m

Portland

dom. 4/6

6:40 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$299

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mié. 5/14

6:15 am-6:13 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Portland

lun. 5/19

6:30 pm-12:23 am

1 stop5h 53m

$335

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mar. 4/8

8:07 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$79

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

mar. 5/20

8:59 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$89

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Portland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Portland flights

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for a comfortable short flight.


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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra fees.

Airports
SAN

To avoid traffic congestion near SAN, plan your arrival early. The airport is close to downtown, but traffic can be unpredictable.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
PDX

Use the MAX red line for easy access from PDX to downtown Portland. Trains run every 15 minutes and take about 40 minutes.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
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Expert on SAN

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Expert on PDX

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Portland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Portland is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Portland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Portland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Portland. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Portland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated marzo 21, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to PDX are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Portland when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Portland. Reviews last updated marzo 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Portland. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Portland?

    If you book a flight from San Diego to Portland, you will be flying from San Diego to Portland. Flights to Portland (PDX) from San Diego (SAN) take 2h 34m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from San Diego to Portland per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Portland flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Portland round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Portland, with prices starting at $160. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $197, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Portland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Alaska Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Delta start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Portland?

    Before booking your flight to Portland from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Hawaiian Airlines (86%), Japan Airlines (86%), Alaska Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Portland?

    On average you can expect to pay $707 for a flight from San Diego to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland) is currently priced at $81.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Portland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Portland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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