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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:31
• Latest: departs at 21:29 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Portland to San Diego.

A direct flight from Portland to San Diego takes 2h 31m, covering 933 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Portland to San Diego range from £157 to £295, with an average of £218 over the past 12 months. Anything below £157 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 73% above the £218 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £172 return via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared with £220 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to San Diego flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Portland to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from Portland to San Diego usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Portland to San Diego route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Portland to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• San Jose (SJC) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Portland to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £193 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £234, a difference of £40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Portland and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 10m, compared to 4h 55m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 4h 56m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, La Jolla Cove, and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Portland to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.