Find Cheap Flights from Portland to San Diego (PDX - SAN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Portland to San Diego and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$155	Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego is currently $155
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Portland to San Diego is currently $69
Cheapest nonstop flights	$157	Alaska Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego is currently $157
Last-minute weekend getaway	$277	United 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Portland to San Diego is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights	$414	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego is currently $414

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego takes 2 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–220
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–335

Popular airlines from Portland to San Diego

Alaska

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $185–440

32 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - SAN Every day

455 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every day
Southwest

from $164

Typical price: $195–455

452 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every day
Delta

from $174

Typical price: $195–495

207 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every day
United

from $187

Typical price: $205–520

152 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every day
American

from $266

Typical price: $275–600

67 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every day
Frontier

from $160

Typical price: $165–360

6 weekly connecting flights

PDX - SAN Every Mon, Fri

Popular airports near Portland

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 20 min 6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 37 min 134 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)

Eugene United States 1 hr 53 min 99 mi
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)

Redmond United States 2 hr 57 min 114 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Portland to San Diego are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $120 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $155. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to San Diego is $157, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to San Diego is $164, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to San Diego is $174, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to San Diego is $187, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to San Diego is $266, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to San Diego is $160, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego starts at $155 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Portland to San Diego.

Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Portland to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Portland to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Portland to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 32 nonstop flights and 455 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Portland to San Diego are:

Southwest offers 452 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Delta offers 207 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
United offers 152 connecting flights per week. United flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
American offers 67 connecting flights per week. American flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
Frontier offers 6 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Portland and San Diego.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $155. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $69.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to San Diego is $157, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to San Diego is $164, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to San Diego is $174, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to San Diego is $187, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to San Diego is $266, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to San Diego is $160, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.

Alaska flies direct from Portland to San Diego.

There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Portland to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and San Diego at price $277 is offered by United from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

Alaska flies direct from Portland to San Diego.

There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Portland to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Portland and San Diego start at $157 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Portland to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Portland and San Diego start at $414 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Portland and San Diego start at $155 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Portland to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Portland and San Diego starts at $277 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and San Diego at price $277 is offered by United from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Portland to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.