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Cheap flights from San Diego to Portland

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Portland International Airport (PDX). 934 miles, 2h 20m nonstop.

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SAN to PDX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
934 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
2h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
WNAS2 airlinesSouthwest, Alaska
Nonstop flights per day
13all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday17% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

San Diego to Portland

Round trips from $97

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Diego to Portland fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$139
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$114
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$112
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$111
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 13$97
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$97

Airlines flying San Diego to Portland

2 airlines fly nonstop with 13 departures a day combined, plus 6 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Tips for this route

  • Only Southwest and Alaska fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or PHX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra two to three hours.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $97; September 2026 is the most expensive at $139 and up, a difference of $42 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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San Diego to Portland: common questions

How long is the flight from San Diego to Portland?

A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PDX) takes about 2h 20m gate to gate, covering 934 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to PDX?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PDX), with 13 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, PHX and LAS.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PDX), starting at $97 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Diego to Portland flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Portland?

Portland is in the same time zone as San Diego, so there is no clock change. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and PDX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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