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$93+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PDX
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
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 April 27, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/196:09 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/2910:45 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop4h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$169
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/307:00 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/27:05 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop14h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$170
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/134:45 pm
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop4h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/169:30 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/2711:10 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Sun 5/3111:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/278:15 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/311:45 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$175
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 8/1411:04 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/183:08 pm
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop6h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$176
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 5/299:37 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop7h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/25:40 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/277:00 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/3011:29 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop9h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$178
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/106:50 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/1011:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
1 stop4h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/282:50 pm
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/3111:00 am
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/2711:10 am
SAN
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/3012:20 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$181
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/268:04 am
SAN
-
PDX
1 stop27h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/35:40 pm
PDX
-
SAN
Nonstop2h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$182

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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$93
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($16 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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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 April 27, 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

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-9:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Portland

Tue 6/2

7:05 am-9:52 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$170

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 6/3

2:14 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Portland

Sat 6/6

9:30 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$181

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

$207

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Wed 5/27

8:04 am-8:50 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Portland

Sun 5/31

7:15 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$216
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sat 6/6

1:15 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Portland

Tue 6/9

1:15 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$227

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Mon 6/1

6:27 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 23m

Portland

Mon 6/8

6:03 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$227

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Fri 5/22

1:37 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Portland

Sun 5/24

5:30 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$237

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Sun 9/6

7:44 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Portland

Wed 9/9

10:30 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$251

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Tue 6/16

5:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Portland

Sat 6/27

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$261

San DiegoPortland

SAN - PDX

SANPDX

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:05 pm-12:33 am

2 stops6h 28m

Portland

Wed 5/13

7:45 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 43m

$282

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Portland is 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 April 27, 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 18% 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 April 25, 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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Portland?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Portland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Portland trip
Our travel experts
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 April 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,632 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,975 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 5 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 2h 46m. Fly via 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 $64. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $76 and $140, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 76% 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 $74 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $81 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: Horizon Air (100%), Japan Airlines (97%), SkyWest Airlines( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $282 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 $165.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Portland (average of $197). Flying from San Diego to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$76Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$140Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$167Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$187Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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