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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.1% of flights from Portland to San Diego have been non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, 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. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 6 hours and 20 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1503 kilometers. These durations are based on historical flight data.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Portland to San Diego have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for tracking potential price drops. The route has consistently shown a good number of opportunities for favorable pricing across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-17
PDX - San Diego
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$136
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Portland to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Portland to San Diego, prices typically range from $217 to $629, with a median fare of $372. Right now, fares 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 favorable pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Diego, October stands out with a median fare of just $118. Following closely, January offers a median price of $151, and May presents another attractive option with a median fare of $166. These months generally provide the most budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Portland to San Diego takes approximately 2h 38m. However, it's important to note that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking around 7h 30m. Only 25.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Portland to San Diego, meaning you'll often encounter itineraries with 2 stopovers when not flying direct.

The flight distance between Portland and San Diego is 1503 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a moderate travel distance that typically involves a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $99 - $265

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 between $99 and $265. The current lowest deal is $136 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $136

Low $99

High $265

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. Prices are generally 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

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$127

$172

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$133

$198

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$131

$192

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$102

$136

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$241

$250

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$130

$173

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$226 → $146

35%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$236 → $162

31%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$236 → $163

31%

5 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 28

$232 → $170

27%

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 at $372.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $118.

⏱️ 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

Connecting flights make up 74.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a deal at $136

A recent deal was found on Southwest Airlines for $136 from Oct 10-Oct 17.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$105

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 ~$117

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

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

💸 Flights from ~$432

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

$508

Save $160

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Portland to San Diego is typically 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $307. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging around $655. However, booking 60 or more days in advance can also offer a more favorable average price of $332. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to San Diego is considered to be $217 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $372. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares being $629 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego, with a median price of $118. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $151. In contrast, May has shown a median price of $166. The annual median price for this route is $372, based on data from 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: $99 - $265

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 between $99 and $265. The current lowest deal is $136 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $136

Low $99

High $265

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

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$127

$172

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$133

$198

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$131

$192

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$102

$136

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$241

$250

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$130

$173

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$226 → $146

35%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$236 → $162

31%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$236 → $163

31%

5 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 28

$232 → $170

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego