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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Portland

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $162. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Portland.$161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.
      Portland.$162 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
      Portland.$162 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
      Portland.$162 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
      Portland.$163 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.
      Portland.$163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.
      Portland.$185 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
      Portland.$190 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.
      Portland.$202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
      Portland.$244 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
      Portland.$244 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
      Portland.$244 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
      Portland.$247 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
      Portland.$275 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
      Portland.$299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Portland.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
      Portland.$302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Portland.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Portland on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Portland

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Portland flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      from $163
      Oct
      from $162
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      Dec
      from $186
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      from $245
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      Direct flights from San Diego International to Portland

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      San Diego International to Portland: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego International to Portland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Portland.

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      San Diego to Portland: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$162
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 40 mins
      Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
      Average flights per week85

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Portland: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Portland is $162. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Portland.
      Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Portland.
      As of September 2026, there are 85 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Portland.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Portland is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Portland but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Portland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Portland.

      Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know

      • The average duration of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.

      • San Diego and Portland share the UTC-8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

      • Every week, there are 36 San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport flights. If you want to get going early, opt for the 06:15 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:18 with Alaska Airlines.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

      • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

      • Flying into Portland (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport.

      • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.

      • Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAN to PDX flights, with 79.83% of its services arriving as planned.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAN and PDX:

        • San Francisco International Airport

        • Sacramento International Airport

        • San Jose International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland Airport (PDX)

      • Right now, $81 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $161. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to PDX.

      • June is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

      • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAN to PDX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

      • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

      • San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.

      • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

      Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)

      Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland

      • The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.

      • From Portland Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

      When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)

      • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from SAN to PDX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.

      • Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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