$88+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SAN
May 15 — May 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to San DiegoExplore 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 April 15, 2026.
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 April 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:20 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/1211:10 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10![Southwest logo]()
$181
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Sat 5/211:42 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop22h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/67:00 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:01 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$183
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/88:46 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/157:00 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:40 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/206:50 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/112:25 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop23h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/212:27 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Thu 5/71:38 pm
SAN
- PDX
2 stops22h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/97:21 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:01 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:45 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/82:50 pm
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:58 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop20h 36m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:25 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop28h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 5/412:45 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:37 pm
PDX
- SAN
2 stops6h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:05 pm
SAN
- PDX
2 stops6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$196
Best flights from Portland to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:00 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/279:45 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/11![Southwest logo]()
$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:14 pm
PDX
- SAN
2 stops6h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 5/304:09 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/11![United Airlines logo]()
$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/132:45 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1810:15 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop22h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/245:50 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Fri 6/267:00 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/13![Delta logo]()
$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:45 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/1512:30 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14![Southwest logo]()
$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:45 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/163:00 pm
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12![Southwest logo]()
$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 5/37:05 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop4h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/66:02 pm
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:15 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop4h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:05 pm
SAN
- PDX
2 stops6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:00 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Sat 9/59:05 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12![Southwest logo]()
$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/52:30 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/187:00 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 6/57:15 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 6/79:30 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop20h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$300
Last-minute flights from Portland to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Portland to San Diego. Data last updated April 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Portland to San Diego. Data last updated April 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/112:25 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop23h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Sat 5/211:42 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop22h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:58 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop20h 36m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:25 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop28h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/212:27 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Thu 5/71:38 pm
SAN
- PDX
2 stops22h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 5/412:45 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:45 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/82:50 pm
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/67:00 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:01 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:37 pm
PDX
- SAN
2 stops6h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:05 pm
SAN
- PDX
2 stops6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$196
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/88:46 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/157:00 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:20 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/1211:10 am
SAN
- PDX
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10![Southwest logo]()
$181
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/97:21 am
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:01 pm
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:40 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/206:50 am
SAN
- PDX
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/13![Southwest logo]()
$185
One-way flights from Portland to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Portland to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/109:46 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop23h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:38 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/3011:29 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/67:00 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$92
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/105:30 am
PDX
- SAN
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/13![Delta logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/118:46 pm
PDX
- SAN
2 stops18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$95
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/2912:35 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$96
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:09 am
PDX
- SAN
2 stops6h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13![United Airlines logo]()
$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:20 pm
PDX
- SAN
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10![Southwest logo]()
$99
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/2312:35 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$101
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/149:46 pm
PDX
- SAN
1 stop23h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$102
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 April 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $181 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $89 (Super.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $307 |
Good round-trip deal | $216 or less |
Good one-way deal | $139 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 April 15, 2026.
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PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 5/13
7:00 am-1:55 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Diego
Wed 5/27
9:45 am-1:40 pm
1 stop3h 55m
$185
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Tue 5/12
11:45 am-2:10 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
San Diego
Fri 5/15
12:30 pm-4:20 pm
1 stop3h 50m
$201
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 5/27
1:14 pm-7:51 pm
2 stops6h 37m
San Diego
Sat 5/30
4:09 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop6h 39m
$206
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 5/13
2:45 pm-5:23 pm
Nonstop2h 38m
San Diego
Mon 5/18
10:15 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop22h 35m
$214
Quickest round-trip
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 5/13
11:45 am-2:10 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
San Diego
Sat 5/16
3:00 pm-5:35 pm
Nonstop2h 35m
$221
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Wed 6/24
5:50 pm-10:38 pm
1 stop4h 48m
San Diego
Fri 6/26
7:00 am-11:43 am
1 stop4h 43m
$248
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Sun 5/3
7:05 am-11:53 am
1 stop4h 48m
San Diego
Wed 5/6
6:02 pm-8:48 pm
Nonstop2h 46m
$267
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Tue 9/1
3:00 pm-5:30 pm
Nonstop2h 30m
San Diego
Sat 9/5
9:05 am-11:35 am
Nonstop2h 30m
$268
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Tue 5/5
7:15 am-11:54 am
1 stop4h 39m
San Diego
Tue 5/12
6:05 pm-12:33 am
2 stops6h 28m
$270
PortlandSan Diego
PDX - SAN
PDXSAN
Portland
Tue 5/5
2:30 pm-5:06 pm
Nonstop2h 36m
San Diego
Mon 5/18
7:00 am-9:46 am
Nonstop2h 46m
$298
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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 April.
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 April 10, 2026.
Booking 77 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 April 15, 2026.
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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight in the evening.
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 April 11, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 107 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being 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 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Portland to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Portland to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Portland to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Salt Lake City (SLC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $111.
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 Salt Lake City (SLC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 35m.
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 Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 42m.
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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 April 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to San Diego, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$72 | Average$157 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$98 | Average$208 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$290 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$160 | Average$304 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |