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$40+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SAN
Nov 4 — Nov 111
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The best prices from Portland to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday 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 October 30, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$40
(Kiwi.com)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-San Diego flights.
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
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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 October 30, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/96:05 amPDX - SAN
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Fri 11/154:36 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/265:45 amPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/312:25 pmSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/125:15 amPDX - SAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1411:39 amSAN - PDX
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$123
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/197:00 amPDX - SAN
Nonstop2h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/202:07 pmSAN - PDX
Nonstop2h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/45:19 pmPDX - SAN
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Thu 12/57:30 amSAN - PDX
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/28$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/191:42 pmPDX - SAN
2 stops6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/2010:45 amSAN - PDX
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$256

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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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2024.

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Portland

Tue 11/19

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

Wed 11/20

1 stop8h 45m

$78

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 11/13

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Wed 11/20

1 stop8h 45m

$89

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 11/20

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Sat 11/23

1 stop4h 31m

$98

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Tue 11/19

Nonstop2h 23m

San Diego

Sat 11/23

Nonstop2h 38m

$157

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 1/1

1 stop5h 11m

San Diego

Thu 1/9

1 stop7h 33m

$190

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

Wed 2/5

2 stops6h 21m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

2 stops11h 46m

$256

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyNo Information
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyNo Information
Booking.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 October 25, 2024.

Booking 83 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 October 30, 2024.

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 23% 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 October 27, 2024.

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 October 30, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines from Portland to San Diego have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,418 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,836 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,118 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 5 daily flights to San Diego from 7 different airlines. 2h 23m is how long a flight from Portland to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Portland to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to San Diego for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $78, but on average you can expect to pay $144.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Portland to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego is less than $151.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Portland to San Diego for under $200?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Portland to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Portland to San Diego?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

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

  • How many flights depart from Portland to San Diego on average per day?

    Per day, 14 flights depart from Portland to San Diego on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 36% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 21% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 43% of flight departures

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to San Diego in 2h 23m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Portland and San Diego are separated by a distance of 939 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 $78. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $98, and Alaska Airlines, from $157. You may be able to fly from Portland to San Diego for 69% 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 $40. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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: Horizon Air (91%), Alaska Airlines (79%), Icelandair( 77%).

  • 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 $537, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (Portland - San Diego), is priced around $76.

  • What does PDX to SAN mean?

    PDX stands for Portland Airport, while SAN stands for San Diego Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Portland to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/30.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Portland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to San Diego

Discover the top 6 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$80Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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