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$82+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/2410:23 amPDX - SAN
1 stop10h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/285:13 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:00 amPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:15 amSAN - PDX
1 stop12h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/307:23 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3010:59 amSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$172
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:30 pmPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/62:03 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$187
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1111:00 amPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 7/1312:59 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop23h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 10/205:30 amPDX - SAN
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Tue 10/213:59 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/2$197

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

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PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 7/24

10:23 am-8:45 pm

1 stop10h 22m

San Diego

Mon 7/28

5:13 pm-9:18 am

1 stop16h 05m

$165

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Fri 8/1

11:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-6:57 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$167

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Tue 9/30

7:23 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

10:59 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$172

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 7/9

12:25 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

1:12 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$174

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 9/4

9:30 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Diego

Sat 9/6

2:03 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$187

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Thu 8/14

10:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop5h 04m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

6:20 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 19m

$197

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Fri 8/22

7:52 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 29m

$82

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 10/1

5:41 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$87

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 7/9

12:25 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$88

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 9/10

7:23 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$89

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The best insider tips for Portland to San Diego flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
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.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
Airports
PDX

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

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
SAN

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

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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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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 June 27, 2025.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 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 20% versus a flight at noon.

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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 9 daily flights to San Diego from 8 different airlines. 2h 28m 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?

    This flight path from Portland to San Diego was viewed by 99 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $165. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $172, and Frontier, from $174. You may be able to fly from Portland to San Diego for 35% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, 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: SkyWest Airlines (96%), Japan Airlines (90%), Hawaiian Airlines( 88%).

  • 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 $550, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (Portland - San Diego), is priced around $109.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$177Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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