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$89+ 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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PDX
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 13, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 5/25:52 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop4h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/55:37 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 4/189:07 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:48 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 6/211:10 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/91:15 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 5/93:45 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Tue 5/129:20 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 5/63:45 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Sun 5/105:10 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$168
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/77:00 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1011:58 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$169
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/227:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/166:25 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop28h 38m
Frontier
Mon 4/2011:48 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 5/93:15 pm
SAN
-
PDX
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/1211:45 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/1411:10 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/166:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3011:58 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop20h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$174

Find 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Portland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Portland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 4/24

3:35 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Portland

Mon 4/27

6:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$167

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 4/24

3:35 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Portland

Sun 4/26

5:30 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 04m

$167

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:03 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Portland

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$177

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:36 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Portland

Tue 4/21

1:39 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops6h 33m

$182

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 4/18

2:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Portland

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$182
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 4/24

2:50 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Portland

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$183

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Thu 5/7

12:30 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Portland

Sun 5/10

9:27 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$187

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Portland

Wed 6/10

5:45 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$205

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/29

7:41 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 09m

Portland

Tue 6/2

1:14 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops6h 37m

$243

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 6/3

7:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Portland

Wed 6/10

5:45 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$246

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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.

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 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Portland is 85 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $63). Flying from San Diego to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 March 13, 2026.

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

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 February 21, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for San Diego to Portland flights

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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 March 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Portland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,032 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
12,041 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 25m 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?

    Within the past month, 21 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Portland.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Portland?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Portland in 5h 24m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. San Diego and Portland are separated by a distance of 933 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $75. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $76 and $147, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 72% 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 $60. Frontier flights start at $75 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $80 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: Icelandair (100%), Southwest (100%), Horizon Air( 100%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $245 for a flight from San Diego to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Portland) is currently priced at $119.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $63). Flying from San Diego to Portland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$76Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$147Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$185Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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