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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.1% of flights from Portland to San Diego have been non-stop. This indicates that a majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers seeking direct routes should consider this percentage when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Portland to San Diego typically has a duration of 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of 1503 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, average a significantly longer travel time of 6 hours and 20 minutes. The median duration for direct flights is 158 minutes, while flights with a single stop have a median duration of 380 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings of choosing a non-stop option.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Portland to San Diego are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable fares as they become available. Given the frequent nature of deals, travelers have a good chance of finding a suitable price.

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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 about 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Portland to San Diego, the cheapest months to fly are October, with a median fare of $118, followed by January at $151, and May at $166. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from Portland to San Diego takes about 2h 38m. However, this route is characterized by connecting itineraries, as most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that include connections, the median journey time is 7h 30m, while direct flights from Portland to San Diego take 2h 38m.

The route from Portland to San Diego covers a distance of 1503 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Diego

Regular price: $95 - $244

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

Regular prices for flights from Portland to San Diego typically range from $95 to $244. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $125

Low $95

High $244

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

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Diego

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$568

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$359

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$546

$317

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$359

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$546

$350

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$568 → $325

43%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$546 → $318

42%

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$543 → $325

40%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$578 → $360

38%

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 offers the lowest median price at $118 for Portland to San Diego.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 38m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 25.1% of flights from Portland to San Diego are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flight options for the Portland to San Diego route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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 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 ~$126

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice 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 a useful alternative for travelers heading to Mexico, with direct US border access.

📍 ~20 km from San Diego (reachable by car via CBX)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

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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, with an average price of $307. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging around $655. However, booking 60+ days in advance also shows a relatively lower average price of $332. This suggests that while last-minute deals can be favorable, planning further ahead can also offer good value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to San Diego is considered to be $217. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $372, indicating that a significant portion of fares are higher than the good price threshold. Fares can go up to $629 or more, so finding a ticket at or below $217 would be a favorable deal.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego, with a median price of $118. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $151. While May appears as one of the cheapest months with a median of $166, it is also listed as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $372 for this route.

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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: $95 - $244

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

Regular prices for flights from Portland to San Diego typically range from $95 to $244. The current lowest deal is $125 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now $125

Low $95

High $244

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Diego

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$459

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$568

$325

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$359

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$546

$317

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$555

$359

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Diego

Portland (PDX) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$546

$350

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$568 → $325

43%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$546 → $318

42%

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$543 → $325

40%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$578 → $360

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Diego