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$42 Find cheap flights from Portland to San Diego

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10:00 am - 12:30 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
2:12 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-PDX
9h 03m1 stop
$94Spirit Airlines
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mié., ago. 21 - mié., ago. 28
10:00 am - 12:30 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
11:13 am - 8:21 pmSAN-PDX
9h 08m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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mar., ago. 20 - mar., ago. 27
12:35 pm - 6:03 pmPDX-SAN
5h 28m1 stop
2:12 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-PDX
9h 03m1 stop
$99Spirit Airlines
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mié., ago. 21 - mié., ago. 28
12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
5:55 pm - 11:58 pmSAN-PDX
6h 03m1 stop
$100Frontier
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lun., jun. 10 - sáb., jun. 15
8:02 pm - 10:36 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$103Spirit Airlines
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mar., jul. 2 - vie., jul. 5
12:35 pm - 6:03 pmPDX-SAN
5h 28m1 stop
9:00 pm - 11:10 amSAN-PDX
14h 10m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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mar., ago. 20 - mar., ago. 27
12:48 am - 8:40 pmPDX-SAN
19h 52m1 stop
11:09 am - 3:54 pmSAN-PDX
4h 45m1 stop
$105Frontier
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lun., ago. 19 - mar., ago. 27
10:00 am - 12:30 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
7:00 pm - 3:07 pmSAN-PDX
20h 07m2 stops
$106Spirit Airlines
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sáb., sep. 7 - mar., sep. 10
12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
lun., jun. 10 - mié., jun. 19
12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
8:21 am - 3:15 pmSAN-PDX
6h 54m2 stops
$113Frontier
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lun., jun. 10 - jue., jun. 13
5:20 am - 10:02 amPDX-SAN
4h 42m1 stop
$42Spirit Airlines
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mié., jun. 5
5:20 am - 1:20 pmPDX-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
$48Spirit Airlines
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12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
$50Frontier
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mar., jun. 4
10:43 pm - 7:45 amPDX-SAN
9h 02m1 stop
$56Frontier
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sáb., jun. 15
10:00 am - 5:13 pmPDX-SAN
7h 13m1 stop
$108Delta
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mar., nov. 12
7:00 am - 9:35 amPDX-SAN
2h 35mnonstop
$144Alaska Airlines
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vie., jul. 5
7:00 am - 3:37 pmPDX-SAN
8h 37m2 stops
$146Alaska Airlines
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mar., nov. 12
11:17 am - 7:52 pmPDX-SAN
8h 35m2 stops
$148United Airlines
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mar., nov. 12
5:21 pm - 10:47 pmPDX-SAN
5h 26m1 stop
$174Delta
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sáb., nov. 23
12:50 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-SAN
11h 09m2 stops
$238United Airlines
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mar., jun. 4
12:49 am - 6:11 pmPDX-SAN
17h 22m1 stop
8:24 pm - 6:01 pmSAN-PDX
21h 37m1 stop
$99Frontier
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mar., jun. 4 - mié., jun. 12
12:35 am - 7:14 amPDX-SAN
6h 39m1 stop
1:09 pm - 10:07 pmSAN-PDX
8h 58m1 stop
$100Frontier
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lun., jun. 3 - sáb., jun. 8
12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
mar., jun. 4 - jue., jun. 13
5:20 am - 1:48 pmPDX-SAN
8h 28m2 stops
4:52 pm - 12:08 amSAN-PDX
7h 16m1 stop
$154Spirit Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - sáb., jun. 8
3:57 pm - 11:53 pmPDX-SAN
7h 56m1 stop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$159Spirit Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - vie., jun. 7
12:49 am - 7:01 amPDX-SAN
6h 12m1 stop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
mar., jun. 4 - dom., jun. 9
8:40 am - 5:28 pmPDX-SAN
8h 48m1 stop
8:35 pm - 2:51 pmSAN-PDX
18h 16m2 stops
$700United Airlines
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lun., jun. 3 - lun., jun. 3
2:20 pm - 4:49 pmPDX-SAN
2h 29mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:23 pmSAN-PDX
2h 38mnonstop
$832Alaska Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - mié., jun. 5
7:00 am - 9:30 amPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
10:46 am - 6:40 pmSAN-PDX
7h 54m1 stop
$854Alaska Airlines
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vie., may. 31 - mar., jun. 4
10:25 am - 5:52 pmPDX-SAN
7h 27m2 stops
8:35 pm - 10:12 amSAN-PDX
13h 37m2 stops
$883United Airlines
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lun., jun. 3 - lun., jun. 3
8:02 pm - 10:36 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$103Spirit Airlines
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mar., jul. 2 - vie., jul. 5
10:00 am - 12:30 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
1:20 pm - 3:50 pmSAN-PDX
2h 30mnonstop
$104Spirit Airlines
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mié., ago. 21 - mié., ago. 28
8:02 pm - 10:36 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$108Spirit Airlines
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mié., jun. 26 - vie., jul. 5
8:02 pm - 10:36 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$110Spirit Airlines
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mié., jun. 26 - mar., jul. 2
8:24 pm - 10:58 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:49 amSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$111Spirit Airlines
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mar., jul. 23 - sáb., jul. 27
8:02 pm - 10:36 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
6:45 am - 9:15 amSAN-PDX
2h 30mnonstop
lun., jun. 24 - mié., jun. 26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
10:00 am - 12:34 pmSAN-PDX
2h 34mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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sáb., sep. 7 - mar., sep. 10
7:00 am - 9:25 amPDX-SAN
2h 25mnonstop
5:21 pm - 7:59 pmSAN-PDX
2h 38mnonstop
$242Alaska Airlines
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jue., nov. 7 - dom., nov. 10
2:55 pm - 5:23 pmPDX-SAN
2h 28mnonstop
8:50 pm - 11:17 pmSAN-PDX
2h 27mnonstop
$281Alaska Airlines
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mié., ago. 7 - mié., ago. 7
9:30 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-SAN
2h 29mnonstop
8:50 pm - 11:17 pmSAN-PDX
2h 27mnonstop
$287Alaska Airlines
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lun., jul. 15 - jue., jul. 18

Flights from Portland to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Portland to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of tickets is $330 and $306 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($42) and Frontier ($50). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($94) and Frontier ($100).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Portland and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Portland to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Portland to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $73 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Portland and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Portland and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 2h 29m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Portland and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Portland to San Diego take?

Direct flights cover the 933 miles separating Portland to San Diego in about 2h 25m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Portland to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 7:00 am and will be landing in San Diego at 9:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Portland to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Portland to San Diego jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$42
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to San Diego

When to book flights from Portland to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Diego

  • Does San Diego International Airport have car rental offerings?

    Yes. There is a shuttle you can catch outside the baggage claim area that will take you to the rental car center, where you will find many rental car companies. Some companies, like Budget, are open for business 24 hours a day - while others have shorter operating hours, such as Sixt, which is open from 7 am to 12 midnight every day.

  • Can I leave my car at Portland International Airport?

    Yes. The short-term lot, connected to the terminal by skybridges and tunnels, offers daily rates of $30. There are long-term garages that are also connected by tunnels to the terminals but are a bit further away. You can park there for about $24 a day. For around $15 a day, you can park at the economy lot, which is about a 10 minutes shuttle ride to the terminal.

  • Where can I find information or help at San Diego International Airport?

    Once you arrive at San Diego, you may have questions about getting around the airport or ground transportation. Not to worry - SAN’s Volunteer Airport Ambassadors man information desks and roam the terminals on courtesy golf carts, offering help to passengers every day of the year. They are well-trained in airport resources and wear blue golf shirts or vests.

  • Does Portland International Airport have interesting things to do or see?

    Portland International Airport has both an art and music program to offer visitors pleasant distractions. There are rotating exhibits of artworks featuring local and regional artists throughout the airport, and local musicians volunteer to perform various genres, including classical and jazz. You can also watch short films about the Pacific Northwest at the Hollywood Theater in Concourse C.

  • What are the public transportation options from San Diego International Airport into the city?

    There are several public transportation options available from SAN. The City Bus route 992 stops at Terminals 1 and 2 on its way to downtown San Diego and runs from 5 am to 12 midnight every day of the week. You can also take Rental Car Shuttles from Terminals 1 and 2 to catch the Green Trolley Line into the city.

  • What time should I get to Portland International Airport for my flight to San Diego?

    It is recommended that you allow at least 2 hours before your departure time for checking in and clearing security. PDX does have TSA PreCheck lanes available, which are open from 4 am to 4 pm every day at all the airport’s security checkpoints. 

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego, California?

    There are several nonstop flights you can use to fly from Portland to San Diego. Alaska Airlines offers a nonstop flight from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. You can also use a United Airlines flight with one stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but this could take a bit longer. Book through KAYAK if you want information about different flights to pick the most suitable route.

  • Are there amenities for families at Portland International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your family and have a small baby, the Portland International Airport offers lactation rooms located in B and D concourses. The rooms are equipped with a deep sink, a comfortable chair, electrical outlets, and adjustable lighting. Also, there is a play area for your kids near the concourse D and E security checkpoint, pre-security. Another play area is near gate C17 in Concourse C after security checkpoints.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

    You can use San Diego International Airport’s free Wi-Fi. The airport offers 2h sessions, so if you need to access something quickly on the internet, enable your Wi-Fi and connect to “#SANfreewifi.” For additional time, you simply log back in for another session.

  • Where are ATMs at San Diego International Airport?

    There are ATMs throughout the airport by Bank of America. Non-Bank of America customers pay about $2.50 per transaction. In Terminal 1, you can find ATMs near Gate 1 past the checkpoint, in the Lobby near the food court, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13. In Terminal 2, there are ATMs at Gates 20-32 near the escalator, near Gate 23 past the checkpoint, and in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 4.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to San Diego was $42 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to San Diego?

    Portland and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Portland and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $286 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $342 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $67 or less one-way and $171 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to be able to change your flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), make sure “No Change Fee” is checked under "Flexible Options." You will only see fares for flights you can reschedule at no extra charge.
  • The different colors in the drop-down calendar tell you if there are cheaper days to fly to San Diego from Portland. Those dates are in green. The red ones are the priciest, and the yellow ones are somewhere in-between.
  • Avoid surprise charges for extra luggage when checking in for your flight from Portland to San Diego. Use the Fee Assistant and select the number of carry-on and check-in bags you plan on taking. KAYAK will calculate fares to fit your budget.
  • For flights from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, California, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is the preferred airport for departure. It’s served by different airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.
  • At the Portland International Airport, you can use free Wi-Fi. To use the Wi-Fi service, connect to their SSID “flypdx” then accept the terms and conditions presented.
  • If you want something to eat at Portland International Airport, there are several restaurants, including Café Yumm and McDonald's in Concourse C, Tillamook Market in Concourse E, and Deschutes Brewery in Concourse D.
  • To keep your pet calm, the Portland International Airport offers a pet relief area, which you can access at the south side of the Concourse Connector.
  • Flights from Portland International Airport arrive at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which sits 3 miles away from downtown San Diego.
  • While at San Diego International Airport, if you need to relax, there are several lounges, including Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2, Gate 23 & 33, and United Club located in Terminal 2, Gate Mezzanine.
  • The Lost and Found office at San Diego International Airport is in Terminal 2 in the Baggage Claim area. It’s open from 6 am to 11 pm. You can also call airport support to report any issues.
  • Cash services are available from ATMs located throughout the terminals. There are ATMs in Terminal 1 in the Food Court, Terminal 2 gate concourses, and Terminal 2 West in the Baggage Claim area.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Portland to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Portland to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9192 reviews
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024PDX - SAN
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The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

The flight was late getting in, so many were stressed. The snacks for a LONG flight was not enough.

The whole experience went very well except the rest rooms were a disaster

Everything was great. Flight was on time with no issues. It was a short connecting flight so ww didn't have food offered. The gate we got off at was very close to our connecting flight gate so that was very easy.

I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

Wasn’t an Alaska plane so the seats were very thinly padded- glad I wasn’t going further.

Flight was late but crew was very efficient and friendly.

It was great; it was on time, everything went smoothly, the crew was excellent. It was just uncomfortable for the usual reasons; completely full fight, could barely move because the space was so small. The expected stuff with every airline.

My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

Horrible. I likely will have to spend several thousand dollars to rebook my international flights, due to their delays, plus a hotel in SF. I can’t wait to never fly them again!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I got a one-way, last-minute nonstop flight from PDX to BWI for only $125. Yes, I got nicked $79 more for a checked suitcase and $89 more for the BIG SEAT option, but it was worth it, even with $4.50 for coffee and $10 for a snack (the latter no different than any other airline). The grand total was still less flying on any other airline.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

Okay, cost of baggage and bidding for a seat is weird.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

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