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?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Portland.

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) - 37% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 32% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 12% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the San Diego to Portland route. 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 0h 00m, covering 2,616 miles.

What are the earliest and latest flights from San Diego to Portland?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Portland: • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am. The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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 $3,334. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $191, 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 27m, compared with 7h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 00m 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.

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

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

What is 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. 37% 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 250 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$357

Typical prices: $452-$656

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Typical prices: $223-$507

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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Portland. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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Cheapest • Avg $296 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 27m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

9:45 pm - 10:04 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:06 am - 12:50 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 44m1 stop Newark

$357United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

9:55 pm - 9:50 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

5:15 am - 10:50 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$357Southwest

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

7:15 am - 6:46 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:38 pm - 11:25 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

6:20 am - 7:38 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 18m1 stop Philadelphia

5:45 pm - 11:33 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 11:35 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

14h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:01 am - 12:44 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$362Delta

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16

6:40 am - 11:56 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

14h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

4:20 pm - 11:34 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 14m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$362Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

10:40 am - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$362United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

9:55 pm - 9:50 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

3:25 pm - 11:05 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$362Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

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

24h 02m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

7:00 am - 11:51 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

19h 51m2 stops Columbus Denver Intl

$402Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

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

24h 02m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

7:00 am - 11:51 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

19h 51m2 stops Columbus Denver Intl

$408Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Portland

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

1:10 pm - 12:59 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 am - 11:38 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 38m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$682Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

1:10 pm - 12:59 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:05 am - 11:40 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$682Delta

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

1:22 pm - 10:39 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

30h 17m2 stops Norfolk Akron/Canton

5:01 pm - 11:24 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

21h 23m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$685Breeze Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

10:45 pm - 5:32 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

15h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 3:39 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$721American Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

6:15 am - 10:48 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

13h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:08 am - 9:22 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

15h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

6:20 am - 9:23 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

12h 03m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:03 am - 3:54 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

12h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$747United Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

8:45 am - 11:32 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

11h 47m3 stops Denver Intl Cleveland Hopkins Intl Newark

6:03 am - 1:44 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$753United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25

6:25 am - 9:12 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

23h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

4:44 pm - 12:33 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

22h 49m1 stop Norfolk

$829Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Aug 28

8:30 am - 9:30 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

10:30 am - 5:35 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$1,017Southwest

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29

10:40 pm - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

7:25 am - 3:25 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

11h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$1,092Southwest

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Portland flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Portland start at $357. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $452 to $656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357 on United Airlines.

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

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

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Low season	December
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$163

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.

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When to book flights from San Diego to Portland

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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?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Portland.
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) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Portland?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the San Diego to Portland route. 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 0h 00m, covering 2,616 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from San Diego to Portland?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.
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 $3,334. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $191, 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 27m, compared with 7h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 00m 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $446 - about $400 less than Thursday (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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