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Cheap flights from Portland to San Diego from $79

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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 9:49 amPDX-SAN
2h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 8:46 pmSAN-PDX
2h 48mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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mar., dic. 2 - mar., dic. 9
Logo
7:15 am - 10:24 pmPDX-SAN
15h 09m1 stop
Logo
8:22 pm - 11:03 pmSAN-PDX
2h 41mnonstop
$178
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mié., sep. 10 - jue., sep. 18
Logo
10:17 am - 3:10 pmPDX-SAN
4h 53m1 stop
Logo
8:22 pm - 11:03 pmSAN-PDX
2h 41mnonstop
$179
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dom., sep. 14 - jue., sep. 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 9:49 amPDX-SAN
2h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 4:50 pmSAN-PDX
4h 20m1 stop
$180Alaska Airlines
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mar., dic. 2 - mar., dic. 9
Frontier Logo
12:44 pm - 11:50 pmPDX-SAN
11h 06m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:03 pm - 11:48 amSAN-PDX
14h 45m1 stop
$181Frontier
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vie., oct. 10 - lun., oct. 13
Frontier Logo
11:09 am - 4:03 pmPDX-SAN
4h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:33 pm - 6:32 pmSAN-PDX
5h 59m1 stop
$188Frontier
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lun., sep. 15 - jue., sep. 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:07 pm - 12:40 pmPDX-SAN
24h 33m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:11 amSAN-PDX
4h 56m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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mar., sep. 9 - mar., sep. 16
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-SAN
2h 29mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 4:58 pmSAN-PDX
2h 47mnonstop
$197Hawaiian Airlines
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vie., nov. 7 - mié., nov. 12
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 11:53 pmPDX-SAN
7h 07m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:44 amSAN-PDX
2h 44mnonstop
$213Hawaiian Airlines
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vie., oct. 3 - dom., oct. 5
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 8:30 pmPDX-SAN
4h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 6:40 pmSAN-PDX
8h 10m2 stops
$223Southwest
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mar., dic. 2 - mié., dic. 10

Frontier flights from Portland to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Portland to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 10
PDX12:44 pmPortland
11h 06m
1 stop
SAN11:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 13
SAN9:03 pmSan Diego
14h 45m
1 stop
PDX11:48 amPortland
$181
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Frontier
Sep 5
PDX6:05 amPortland
17h 48m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego
Sep 6
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
15h 19m
1 stop
PDX10:34 pmPortland
$184
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Frontier
Sep 15
PDX11:09 amPortland
4h 54m
1 stop
SAN4:03 pmSan Diego
Sep 18
SAN12:33 pmSan Diego
5h 59m
1 stop
PDX6:32 pmPortland
$188
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from Portland to San Diego

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on Portland to San Diego flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
Nov 7
PDX9:30 pmPortland
2h 29m
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
Nov 12
SAN2:11 pmSan Diego
2h 47m
PDX4:58 pmPortland
$197
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Hawaiian Airlines
Oct 3
PDX4:46 pmPortland
7h 07m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego
Oct 5
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
2h 44m
PDX9:44 amPortland
$213
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Hawaiian Airlines
Oct 3
PDX5:47 pmPortland
6h 06m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego
Oct 5
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
2h 44m
PDX9:44 amPortland
$217
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated agosto 28, 2025.
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Return

Price

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

mar. 12/2

7:17 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 32m

San Diego

mar. 12/9

5:58 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$177

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

mié. 9/10

7:15 am-10:24 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San Diego

jue. 9/18

8:22 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$178

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

dom. 9/14

10:17 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 53m

San Diego

jue. 9/18

8:22 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$179

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

mar. 12/2

7:17 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 32m

San Diego

mar. 12/9

12:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$180

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

vie. 10/10

12:44 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 06m

San Diego

lun. 10/13

9:03 pm-11:48 am

1 stop14h 45m

$181

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

lun. 9/15

11:09 am-4:03 pm

1 stop4h 54m

San Diego

jue. 9/18

12:33 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$188

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

mar. 9/9

12:07 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 33m

San Diego

mar. 9/16

6:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 56m

$191

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

vie. 11/7

9:30 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

San Diego

mié. 11/12

2:11 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$197

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

vie. 10/3

4:46 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San Diego

dom. 10/5

7:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$213

PortlandSan Diego

PDX - SAN

PDXSAN

Portland

mar. 12/2

3:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

San Diego

mié. 12/10

10:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$223

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Portland to San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from Portland during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $217.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Portland to San Diego is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $264. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $306. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $265. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $305.

What is the cheapest Portland to San Diego flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Portland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $266 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Portland for as low as $220 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Portland to San Diego flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Portland to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Portland to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Portland to San Diego.

How have Portland to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Portland to San Diego flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Portland to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Portland to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Portland to San Diego (PDX to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$113

Fastest flight time

2h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Portland in the past 72 hours is $113. The best round-trip flight deal from Portland to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $234.
The fastest flight from Portland to San Diego takes 2h 20m
Direct flights go from Portland to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How far is Portland to San Diego by plane?

    Portland and San Diego are 931.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 2h 29m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Portland to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from Portland to San Diego

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Portland to San Diego with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,028 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,204 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,690 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Portland to San Diego

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from Portland to San Diego start from $156 round-trip. Over the 21 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $289 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Southwest Flights From Portland to San Diego

    Southwest (8.0/10 from 4,242 reviews) operates around 11 flights from Portland to San Diego in any given week. The average Southwest airfare for this route is around $374, with deals from around $190 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Portland to San Diego flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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Can I find flights from Portland to San Diego with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Portland to San Diego with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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