San Diego

$81+ Cheap flights from Portland to San Diego (PDX - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SAN
Jan 14 — Jan 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to San Diego are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Portland to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:47 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:15 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:59 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop17h 58mFrontier
Fri 1/92:50 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop25h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:34 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/69:15 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/13$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:59 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop17h 58mFrontier
Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop17h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$288
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:47 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/52:10 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:34 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/59:15 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/14$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop21h 42mFrontier
Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop17h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:50 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop16h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/91:57 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/14$305

Find flight deals from Portland to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-San Diego flights.
From Portland to San Diego
One-way flight from Portland to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Tue 1/13

10:49 am-4:38 pm

1 stop5h 49m

San Diego

Tue 1/20

12:40 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$176

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 2/11

2:30 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

9:08 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$177

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Fri 1/9

2:30 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:03 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$177

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 2/5

10:34 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

1:57 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$177

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Sat 1/17

1:35 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop5h 09m

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-2:48 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$182

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Tue 3/10

5:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops5h 55m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

3:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$182

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 1/8

5:30 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 32m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

1:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$184

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 2/19

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

11:57 am-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$184

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Sat 2/28

10:40 am-4:47 pm

1 stop6h 07m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$187

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 1/29

7:18 am-9:47 am

Nonstop2h 29m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

4:01 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$187

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/14

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Portland-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Diego?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $50). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $138). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from Portland to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Portland to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Portland to San Diego trip
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Wi-Fi offers a flat fee, great for getting work done on flights.


Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 extra inches of legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's Bag-O-Tron tool to find the best baggage prices and save money.

Airports
PDX

Security wait times at PDX can reach over 30 minutes during rush hours. Consider Express Lanes if eligible for faster processing.

SAN

For a budget-friendly option, take the free San Diego Flyer shuttle from SAN to the Old Town Transit Center.

Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to San Diego?

    San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Diego from 7 different airlines. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Portland to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Portland to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Portland to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to San Diego in 5h 09m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Portland and San Diego are separated by a distance of 933 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to San Diego round-trip from $81. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $82, and Delta, from $108. You may be able to fly from Portland to San Diego for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Southwest (88%), Japan Airlines (75%), Hawaiian Airlines( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to San Diego? While on average our users pay $506, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Portland - San Diego), is priced around $148.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $50). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $138). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$158Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$177Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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