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Cheapest round-trip
$247
Typical prices: $286-$469
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/30Fri 2/2
PDX - SBP • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $168-$333
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/5
PDX - SBP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 2h 12m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $255 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo (PDX-SBP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to San Luis Obispo

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 2
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2:32 pm - 4:41 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
2h 09mnonstop
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6:41 pm - 8:49 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
2h 08mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
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2:32 pm - 4:41 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
2h 09mnonstop
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6:41 pm - 8:49 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
2h 08mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30
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2:32 pm - 4:41 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
2h 09mnonstop
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6:41 pm - 8:49 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
2h 08mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30
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2:32 pm - 4:41 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
2h 09mnonstop
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6:41 pm - 8:49 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
2h 08mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
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5:30 am - 11:50 amPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 20m1 stop San Francisco
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2:19 pm - 6:20 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
4h 01m1 stop San Francisco
$297United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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2:25 pm - 10:19 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
7h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 1:12 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
7h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$297American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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1:17 pm - 8:03 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 46m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 12:15 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
6h 00m1 stop San Francisco
$302United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:17 pm - 7:48 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 31m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
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1:03 pm - 9:15 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
8h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$312United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
5:14 am - 12:02 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:42 pm - 5:54 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
5h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$557American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:14 am - 12:02 pmPDX  Portland-SBP San Luis Obispo County
6h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:42 pm - 5:54 pmSBP  San Luis Obispo County-PDX Portland
5h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$647American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to San Luis Obispo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo typically range from $286 to $469. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $247, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo at $217 round-trip.
•October ($505) and November ($417) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 132% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Portland to San Luis Obispo flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$134
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Portland to San Luis Obispo

When to book flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Luis Obispo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Portland to San Luis Obispo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to San Luis Obispo:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:32 pm and lands at 4:44 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 7:57 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 12m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to San Luis Obispo takes 2h 12m, covering 722 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to San Luis Obispo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo range from $286 to $469, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $286 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Portland to San Luis Obispo flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $364 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $255 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $354 for nonstop.

  • How are flight departures from Portland to San Luis Obispo spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Portland to San Luis Obispo flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to San Luis Obispo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $1,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Portland to San Luis Obispo flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to San Luis Obispo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to San Luis Obispo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to San Luis Obispo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $192, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP)?

    San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    Flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo pass through?

    Connecting flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo most commonly pass through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 97% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Portland to San Luis Obispo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $386, a difference of $89.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Portland and San Luis Obispo.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 7h 15m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Portland to San Luis Obispo flights?

    Among airlines operating Portland to San Luis Obispo flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Portland to San Luis Obispo flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Portland to San Luis Obispo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $297, about $89 less than Sunday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to San Luis Obispo trip for January. Fares historically average $217 round-trip in that month - typically $288 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $255 round-trip on this route - about $99 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to San Luis Obispo?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to San Luis Obispo County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to San Luis Obispo County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San Luis Obispo County to Portland

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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