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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Portland flights are currently cheapest in February.

San Diego to Portland: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego to Portland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Portland.

San Diego to Portland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$627
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Portland: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Portland is $627. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Portland. But we found flights with one stop from $627.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Portland.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Portland is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Portland Airport on Monday, 2 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Portland Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Portland but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Portland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Portland is Delta .

Flying from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM): What you need to know

  • Kick off your travels at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) jetting off from either of these.

  • The timezone in Portland is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego. Portland International Jetport Airport is located in Portland.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to PWM.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:

  • 71.38% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • You can reach CLD from central San Diego in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your San Diego to PWM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to McClellan-Palomar Airport:

About Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM)

Getting from Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) to central Portland

  • Portland International Jetport Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Portland. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM)

  • Currently, $264 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $627. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from San Diego to PWM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Cheap San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from San Diego to PWM.

  • Find an affordable flight from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM). Visit Portland in April for a more laid-back experience.

  • The warmest month in Portland is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your San Diego to PWM flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Portland International Jetport Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 3ºC.

More about Portland

Explore more of the United States

  • Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres south-west of Portland, a trip to Boston will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Quincy Market.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Worcester, about 193 kilometres south-west of Portland. Worcester Art Museum, Redemption Rock Brewing and Union Station are the start of reasons to visit.

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