How many flights from Portland to San Diego are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 25.1% of flights from Portland to San Diego were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 connections. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Portland to San Diego?

A direct flight from Portland to San Diego typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 158 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 6 hours and 20 minutes (380 minutes).

Should I set a price alert for Portland to San Diego flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Portland to San Diego is advisable. Historically, this route is classified as one with frequent price changes. This suggests that prices tend to fluctuate often, providing opportunities to find better deals if you monitor them.

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Portland to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

Fares for flights from Portland to San Diego typically range from $217–$629, with a median of $372. Right now, fares to San Diego are below the typical level, and 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Portland to San Diego.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego, consider traveling in October, when the median fare is $118. Other economical months include January, with a median fare of $151, and May, where the median fare is $166.

A typical journey from Portland to San Diego takes about 2h 38m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can extend to 7h 30m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 25.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Portland and San Diego is 1503 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that balances travel time with the opportunity to reach a significant destination.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $93 - $246

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Portland to San Diego.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Diego is $93 to $246. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $125

Low $93

High $246

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego is January, with a median price of $151. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $610. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $151

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $610

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Diego

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$290

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$390

$271

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$392

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$373

$241

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$375

$271

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$241

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to San Diego

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$475 → $290

39%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$306 → $139

55%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

$306 → $139

55%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$301 → $139

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego

Portland - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to San Diego are below the typical level, with a median price of $372.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $118 for flights from Portland to San Diego.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 38m

The typical direct flight from Portland to San Diego takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 25.1% of flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is a carrier that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Portland to San Diego are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Diego.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$126

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Portland to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$122

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is ideal for travelers heading to Mexico, offering direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

📍 ~30 km from San Diego (reachable by car, CBX)

💸 Flights from ~$426

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

76% AI deal score

$1,117

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Portland to San Diego has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $307. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, with an average price of $655. However, booking 60+ days in advance also offered a relatively lower average price of $332 across the trailing quarter.

A good price for a flight from Portland to San Diego is considered to be around $217. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $372, while prices could go up to $629 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego, with a median price of $118. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $151. While May had a median price of $166, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route was $372.

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Portland to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 25.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $93 - $246

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Portland to San Diego.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Diego is $93 to $246. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $125

Low $93

High $246

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $151

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $610

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Diego

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$475

$290

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$390

$271

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$392

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$373

$241

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$375

$271

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$241

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to San Diego

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$475 → $290

39%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$306 → $139

55%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

$306 → $139

55%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$301 → $139

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego