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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Portland to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, 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 Portland to San Diego is January, where tickets cost £174 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is £262 and £255 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, 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 Portland to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Portland and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 2h 27m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 07:00 and will be landing in San Diego at 09:30.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Portland to San Diego jets off at 21:20 and lands at 23:44.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Portland to San Diego

Low season

October

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Portland to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Diego

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego, California?

    There are several nonstop flights you can use to fly from Portland to San Diego. Alaska Airlines offers a nonstop flight from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. You can also use a United Airlines flight with one stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but this could take a bit longer. Book through KAYAK if you want information about different flights to pick the most suitable route.

  • Are there amenities for families at Portland International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your family and have a small baby, the Portland International Airport offers lactation rooms located in B and D concourses. The rooms are equipped with a deep sink, a comfortable chair, electrical outlets, and adjustable lighting. Also, there is a play area for your kids near the concourse D and E security checkpoint, pre-security. Another play area is near gate C17 in Concourse C after security checkpoints.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

    You can use San Diego International Airport’s free Wi-Fi. The airport offers 2h sessions, so if you need to access something quickly on the internet, enable your Wi-Fi and connect to “#SANfreewifi.” For additional time, you simply log back in for another session.

  • Where are ATMs at San Diego International Airport?

    There are ATMs throughout the airport by Bank of America. Non-Bank of America customers pay about $2.50 per transaction. In Terminal 1, you can find ATMs near Gate 1 past the checkpoint, in the Lobby near the food court, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13. In Terminal 2, there are ATMs at Gates 20-32 near the escalator, near Gate 23 past the checkpoint, and in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 4.

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

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San Diego?

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

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

    There are direct flights from Portland to San Diego on a daily basis.

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

    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 Portland to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Portland 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 Portland to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Portland with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to Portland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £111 or less one-way.
  • For flights from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, California, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is the preferred airport for departure. It’s served by different airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.
  • At the Portland International Airport, you can use free Wi-Fi. To use the Wi-Fi service, connect to their SSID “flypdx” then accept the terms and conditions presented.
  • If you want something to eat at Portland International Airport, there are several restaurants, including Café Yumm and McDonald's in Concourse C, Tillamook Market in Concourse E, and Deschutes Brewery in Concourse D.
  • To keep your pet calm, the Portland International Airport offers a pet relief area, which you can access at the south side of the Concourse Connector.
  • Flights from Portland International Airport arrive at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which sits 3 miles away from downtown San Diego.
  • While at San Diego International Airport, if you need to relax, there are several lounges, including Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2, Gate 23 & 33, and United Club located in Terminal 2, Gate Mezzanine.
  • The Lost and Found office at San Diego International Airport is in Terminal 2 in the Baggage Claim area. It’s open from 6 am to 11 pm. You can also call airport support to report any issues.
  • Cash services are available from ATMs located throughout the terminals. There are ATMs in Terminal 1 in the Food Court, Terminal 2 gate concourses, and Terminal 2 West in the Baggage Claim area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Portland to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +4 more

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