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$79+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SAN
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:17 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/96:55 amSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Sun 12/142:02 pmSAN - PDX
2 stops18h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/11![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/1812:47 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Mon 12/222:10 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/11![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:30 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 12/143:15 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$182
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/512:55 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:29 amSAN - PDX
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:30 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Thu 12/113:15 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/11![Delta logo]()
$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:00 pmPDX - SAN
2 stops6h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12![United Airlines logo]()
$185
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:31 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/65:58 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:15 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sun 12/1411:05 amSAN - PDX
1 stop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/198:45 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Mon 12/222:10 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/13![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:30 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Fri 12/57:05 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop13h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/12![Delta logo]()
$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 32mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/159:59 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $177 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $79 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $327 |
Good round-trip deal | $256 or less |
Good one-way deal | $193 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to San Diego that are best for you.
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Depart
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Price
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Fri 12/5
9:30 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop2h 29m
San Diego
Tue 12/9
6:55 am-9:47 am
Nonstop2h 52m
$177
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 2/11
10:34 am-1:01 pm
Nonstop2h 27m
San Diego
Fri 2/20
10:55 am-1:46 pm
Nonstop2h 51m
$177
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Thu 1/15
10:34 am-1:01 pm
Nonstop2h 27m
San Diego
Sat 1/24
6:03 pm-8:46 pm
Nonstop2h 43m
$177
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Fri 1/30
2:30 pm-4:59 pm
Nonstop2h 29m
San Diego
Tue 2/3
9:07 pm-11:50 pm
Nonstop2h 43m
$177
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Sat 12/6
1:00 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops10h 42m
San Diego
Tue 12/9
6:30 am-1:37 pm
1 stop7h 07m
$182
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 12/10
1:00 pm-7:52 pm
2 stops6h 52m
San Diego
Wed 12/17
6:15 am-11:03 am
1 stop4h 48m
$182
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Thu 12/4
5:30 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop5h 24m
San Diego
Sat 12/13
5:15 pm-10:37 pm
1 stop5h 22m
$184
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Mon 12/8
6:00 am-12:50 pm
1 stop6h 50m
San Diego
Sat 12/13
5:45 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop5h 07m
$184
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Fri 12/12
5:30 am-10:08 am
1 stop4h 38m
San Diego
Mon 12/15
3:15 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$187
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Fri 1/30
1:30 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop4h 30m
San Diego
Tue 2/3
6:15 am-12:32 pm
1 stop6h 17m
$187
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
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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 November 7, 2025.
Booking 88 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 November 13, 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 17% 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 November 2, 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.
How often are flights from Portland to San Diego delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Portland and San Diego have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Portland to San Diego flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Portland to San Diego flights?
Over the last year, Air Thanlwin have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Portland to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Portland to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Portland to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Portland to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 42m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Portland to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Portland to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 42m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Portland to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Portland to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 20m.
The best insider tips for Portland to San Diego flights
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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 November 13, 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.
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$87 | Average$134 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$165 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$221 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$297 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |