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You can fly nonstop from San Luis Obispo to Portland using Alaskan Airlines. Alternatively, you can connect flights with one stop at San Francisco International Airport or Los Angeles International Airport when flying with United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Portland. American Airlines also offers flights between destinations with one stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

We recommend flying with Alaskan Airlines on your trip from San Luis Obispo. This airline offers direct flights between the two destinations hence a convenient and reliable option for you. Also, when flying with this airline, you are guaranteed excellent customer service, comfortable cabins, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary snacks.

You can conveniently get downtown from the airport using the MAX Red Line, a direct light rail service that connects Downtown Portland to the airport. Alternatively, you can use taxis at designated taxi stands outside the airport or ride-share services like Uber or Lyft. TriMet buses also serve the airport from different parts of Downtown Portland.

United Airlines allows you to bring on board a backpack or suitcase and one personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag, at no charge. For domestic flights, United Airlines allows you to bring a checked bag with a maximum weight of 50 lbs. This airline will be ideal to fly in economy class with a carry-on and checked baggage.

Among airlines operating San Luis Obispo to Portland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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 Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $313 round-trip, compared to $337 via a layover through San Francisco (SFO).

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Most connecting flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the San Luis Obispo to Portland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $178. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Oregon Convention Center and OHSU Center for Health and Healing. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 9:35 am
• Latest: departs at 6:42 pm and lands at 8:47 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 104% above the route average of $317. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland takes 2h 05m, covering 722 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $1,340. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Luis Obispo to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

Round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland range from $245 to $443, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

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