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$158 Find cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland

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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Portland (SBP-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:52 pm - 2:46 pmSBP-PDX
1h 54mnonstop
8:40 am - 10:49 amPDX-SBP
2h 09mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
6:00 am - 12:30 pmSBP-PDX
6h 30m1 stop
8:40 am - 10:49 amPDX-SBP
2h 09mnonstop
$256Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
1:52 pm - 9:37 pmSBP-PDX
7h 45m2 stops
8:40 am - 10:49 amPDX-SBP
2h 09mnonstop
$260Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
7:00 am - 12:18 pmSBP-PDX
5h 18m1 stop
10:02 am - 12:12 pmPDX-SBP
2h 10mnonstop
$276Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 25
1:52 pm - 8:10 pmSBP-PDX
6h 18m1 stop
7:30 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-SBP
4h 29m1 stop
$317United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 25
1:52 pm - 8:10 pmSBP-PDX
6h 18m1 stop
7:30 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-SBP
4h 29m1 stop
$366United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
6:47 am - 10:14 amSBP-PDX
3h 27m1 stop
7:40 pm - 11:47 pmPDX-SBP
4h 07m1 stop
$384United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 22
4:10 pm - 12:48 pmSBP-PDX
20h 38m2 stops
7:00 am - 10:17 pmPDX-SBP
15h 17m2 stops
$694American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
6:24 am - 9:53 pmSBP-PDX
15h 29m2 stops
1:22 pm - 11:56 amPDX-SBP
22h 34m2 stops
$756American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 25
12:26 pm - 12:52 pmSBP-PDX
24h 26m2 stops
1:22 pm - 11:56 amPDX-SBP
22h 34m2 stops
$781American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Portland on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Luis Obispo to Portland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland is January, where tickets cost $266 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $396 and $393 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Luis Obispo to Portland were found on Alaska Airlines ($247) and United Airlines ($317). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $158.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Luis Obispo and Portland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland.
There is just one airline that flies from San Luis Obispo to Portland direct and that is Alaska Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Alaska Airlines for the route is $134.

How many flights are there between San Luis Obispo and Portland per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Luis Obispo and land in Portland, with an average flight time of 1h 56m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Luis Obispo and Portland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland take?

Nonstop flights from San Luis Obispo generally make it to Portland in 1h 54m. The flying distance between the two cities is 722 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Luis Obispo at 11:20 am and will be landing in Portland at 1:14 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland jets off at 2:20 pm and lands at 4:22 pm.

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Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$158
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland

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

  • What flight options do I have from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    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.

  • Which airline should I fly with, from San Luis Obispo?

    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.

  • What is the most convenient way to get downtown from Portland International Airport?

    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.

  • Which airline is ideal for flying with economy class, carry-on, and checked baggage?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland was $158 for a one-way ticket and $247 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Luis Obispo to Portland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    San Luis Obispo airport is called San Luis Obispo County and the only airport in Portland is Portland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Luis Obispo to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Luis Obispo to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Luis Obispo and Portland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    There are nonstop flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $318 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from San Luis Obispo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to San Luis Obispo with another airline. Booking your flights between San Luis Obispo and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from San Luis Obispo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Luis Obispo to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $282 or less round-trip.
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is the primary airport serving San Luis Obispo, California, and will be your departure airport on your trip from San Luis Obispo to Portland. This airport is about 4 miles from Downtown San Luis Obispo, and can easily be accessed by taxi or ride-share services, such as Uber or Lyft.
  • You can experience a hassle-free early-morning flight from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport if you stay the night at a hotel nearby. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo, Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo, Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo, Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo, and Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel will be your ideal choices.
  • When flying from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland, Oregon, you will land at Portland International Airport (PDX). Portland International Airport is the primary airport serving Portland, located approximately 12 miles from Downtown Portland.
  • After landing at Portland International Airport, you can relax and rest at Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport. This hotel is near the airport, offers complimentary airport shuttle services, and will be convenient for your travels. We recommend Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station, Radisson Hotel Portland Airport, and Holiday Inn Portland Airport (I-205).
  • Alaska Airlines is committed to environmental sustainability. This airline focuses on fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and waste minimization. Alaska Airlines invests in sustainable aviation fuel, implements eco-friendly operational practices, and supports conservation initiatives. This airline aims to champion environmentally responsible aviation, promote sustainability, and reduce environmental impact.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Luis Obispo to Portland?

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San Luis Obispo County to Portland

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Nonstop returns

Portland to San Luis Obispo County

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Luis Obispo to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Luis Obispo to Portland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9192 reviews
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Easy and quick boarding. A bit of a hard landing at PDX

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024GEG - PDX
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Easy and quick boarding. A bit of a hard landing at PDX

I think u could offer more than apple juice or water.

Pleasant crew and on time travel. It was all good.

It was ok. Alaska was adequate. Efficient and what I paid for it was fair. The boarding area at the gate was a joke. By the time they get past the C boarding group people all line up impatiently and then it’s chaos. We were boarding early then we sat on the tarmac for 30 minutes. I would of rather sat in the airport.

The entire flight was terrible. I recently had neurocervical surgery, and I needed a wheelchair to get to the gate. They were wonderful, truly. The flight staff was lovely, as well. Despite the need for assistance, I was put in the middle seat in the last row in front of the toilets. It was "policy" that I couldn't be moved. The pain I felt after the flight was astromnomical. The flight was so WARM, I was sweating, and the "air" did nothing to the stuffy feeling. The seats were uncomfortable, the plane itself was in bad/worn condition (although very clean - thanks to the staff) - and the flight was definitely rocky (not the pilot's fault, of course). All in all - one of the worst flights I've ever taken. The humans were wonderful!! You have a really great team. But your flight policies and your plane are absymal. For what you charge, you need to upgrade your plane and your policies.

First flights on Alaska Air, and I will go out of my way to fly them whenever I can in the future. An incredible experience, above and beyond any other airline.

The seats were incredibly small and the attendants were grumpy the whole time.

It was a tiny plane … even though I paid for upgrade, no internet… no plug ins, no entertainment… 👎🏻

Alaska continues to provide one of the best domestic US airline experiences.

I liked the fast internet and twice serving of snacks and drinks. Paid food options could have included more.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/20Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 18mSBP-PDX
$158
6/20Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 54mSBP-PDX
$169
8/24Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
9h 34mSBP-PDX
$176
8/24Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
27h 23mSBP-PDX
$177
6/20Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
22h 26mSBP-PDX
$217
6/18Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
16h 42mSBP-PDX
$222
6/21Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
26h 41mSBP-PDX
$227
6/21Fri
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 44mSBP-PDX
$237
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 30mSBP-PDX
$312
6/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 18mSBP-PDX
$372

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Luis Obispo to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 59mSBP-PDX
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 05mPDX-SBP
$755
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 59mSBP-PDX
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 44mPDX-SBP
$760
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 16mSBP-PDX
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 44mPDX-SBP
$789
6/1Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 53mSBP-PDX
6/4Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 09mPDX-SBP
$906

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San Luis Obispo - Portland Flights

Departure:

San Luis Obispo (SBP)United States

Destination:

Portland (PDX)United States

Return flight deals:

Portland - San Luis Obispo

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$1,491
$1,226
$176