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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 15.9% of flights from Portland to San Diego were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Portland to San Diego has a median duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of 1503 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 18 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Historically, price changes have been common, making alerts a useful tool for travelers seeking favorable fares across the trailing 30 days.

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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 $239–$587, with a median of $361. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you find cheap flights from Portland to San Diego as they emerge.

A typical journey from Portland to San Diego covers a distance of 1503 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long, offering a balanced travel experience.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego, February stands out with a median fare of just $116. January is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $223. Following these, December offers a median fare of $287, which is still below the overall median for the route.

The typical journey time for flights from Portland to San Diego is 2h 39m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 9h 26m. Only 15.9% of recent fares are for direct flights from Portland to San Diego, meaning that most itineraries include at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $98 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Diego is typically between $98 and $244. The current lowest deal is $107 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now $107

Low $98

High $244

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego

Flights from Portland to San Diego are cheapest in February, with a median price of $116. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $555. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $116

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $555

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$420

$494

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$354

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$380

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$248

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$394

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$314

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$250 → $134

46%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$251 → $142

43%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$251 → $147

41%

4 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 28

$251 → $156

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego

Portland - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to San Diego are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $116 for flights from Portland to San Diego.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 39m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Portland to San Diego is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 84.1% of flights on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Portland to San Diego.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Portland to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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 Portland city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$136

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 ~$136

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close option, especially for Mexico-bound travelers using CBX.

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

💸 Flights from ~$424

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Portland to San Diego is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $367. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $728. Even booking 60+ days in advance saw a higher average price of $500 across the trailing quarter.

A fare of $239 or less is considered a good price for a flight from Portland to San Diego. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $361, while prices in the upper quartile reached $587 or more.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego, with a median price of $116. January also offered lower prices, with a median of $223. In contrast, December was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $287, compared to the annual median of $361 across the trailing 270 days.

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Portland to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $98 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Diego is typically between $98 and $244. The current lowest deal is $107 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 2-Dec 8.

now $107

Low $98

High $244

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego

February

Cheapest

Flights from $116

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $555

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$420

$494

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$354

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$380

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$248

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$394

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$314

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$250 → $134

46%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$251 → $142

43%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$251 → $147

41%

4 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 28

$251 → $156

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego