Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Portland?

Flights from San Diego to Portland usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Portland (PWM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Portland?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Portland: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Portland pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Portland most commonly connect through: • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 36% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 30% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 11% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Portland?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Diego to Portland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $846, a difference of $400. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Portland?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Portland takes 00m, covering 2,616 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Portland?

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.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Portland 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 $357 to $2,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Portland looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 7h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Portland?

Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PWM)?

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Movly

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Portland flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Portland range from $452 to $656, with an average of $590 over the past 12 months. Anything below $452 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Portland typically range from $452 to $656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Portland. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Portland?

Southwest ($357) and Delta ($357) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Portland?

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Portland route. 36% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via BWI.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Portland?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $296. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Portland which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Portland layovers at 4h 18m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:30 am - 7:25 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 pm - 11:20 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

$357Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

9:55 pm - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

11:10 am - 6:20 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$357Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

8:00 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:01 am - 11:13 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$357Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

8:00 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:01 am - 11:13 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$357Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

9:20 am - 10:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

1:05 pm - 9:41 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

11h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$372American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

10:40 pm - 12:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:23 pm - 9:37 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$372American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

10:20 pm - 9:08 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 48m1 stop Newark

10:50 am - 7:14 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

11h 24m1 stop Newark

$372United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

9:20 pm - 9:08 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 48m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 11:25 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$387United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

6:30 am - 9:08 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

47h 38m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

12:28 pm - 11:52 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

26h 24m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$444Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

1:22 pm - 4:24 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

24h 02m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

12:28 pm - 11:52 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

26h 24m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$529Breeze Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12

12:45 pm - 11:34 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 49m1 stop Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3:53 pm - 12:37 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

23h 44m2 stops Columbus Raleigh-Durham

$648Breeze Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

1:22 pm - 4:24 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

24h 02m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

3:53 pm - 12:37 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

23h 44m2 stops Columbus Raleigh-Durham

$659Breeze Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

1:22 pm - 4:24 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

24h 02m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

3:53 pm - 12:37 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

23h 44m2 stops Columbus Raleigh-Durham

$681Breeze Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 10

3:56 pm - 10:40 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

15h 44m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:26 pm - 9:24 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$860United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

3:56 pm - 10:40 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

15h 44m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:25 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$860United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

10:46 pm - 1:05 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:03 pm - 9:30 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$895American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

10:46 pm - 1:05 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:32 am - 3:22 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 50m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$900American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

12:52 pm - 11:28 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:01 am - 7:14 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

16h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$982Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 12

12:52 pm - 11:28 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:04 am - 11:46 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

20h 42m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,006Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 12

8:35 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:20 am - 12:05 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$1,112Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Portland? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Portland departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Portland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Portland. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Portland?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Portland:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Diego to Portland?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Portland takes 00m, covering 2,616 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Portland?
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 San Diego to Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Portland range from $452 to $656, with an average of $590 over the past 12 months. Anything below $452 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Portland 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 $357 to $2,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Portland looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PWM)?
Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Movly
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Portland?
Flights from San Diego to Portland usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Portland (PWM).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Portland pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Portland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Diego to Portland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $846, a difference of $400.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Portland?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 7h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Portland?
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $446, about $400 less than Thursday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Portland trip for February. Fares historically average $392 round-trip in that month - typically $654 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.

• Clarion Hotel Portland Airport Me
• DoubleTree by Hilton Portland
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

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