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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:29 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego takes 2h 32m, covering 933 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego range from $212 to $404, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the $298 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $158 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $299 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to San Diego flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Portland to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Portland to San Diego usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Portland to San Diego route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Portland to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 26% of one-stop connections
• San Jose (SJC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Portland to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $335, a difference of $69.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Portland and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 40m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 4h 54m via San Francisco (SFO).

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Portland to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

During busy early morning hours, travelers should arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic departure to check in and clear security. TSA PreCheck lanes are available at all PDX security checkpoints and are open daily from 4 am to 4 pm.

Yes. From the baggage claim area, signs lead to the South Tunnel for the rental car center at Portland International Airport. Many rental car companies are located there.

SAN's Volunteer Airport Ambassadors can help with questions about getting around the airport and ground transportation. They wear blue golf shirts or vests and are trained in airport resources. Their training includes roughly 25 hours of orientation, tours and on-the-job training.

City Bus route 992 stops at Terminals 1 and 2 on its way to downtown San Diego and runs daily from 4:15 a.m. to midnight. The San Diego Flyer also serves Terminals 1 and 2, stopping at Admiral Boland Way one block from Middletown Station on the UC San Diego Blue Line or Green Trolley.

At SAN, ATMs are operated by Prineta. There are five locations at the airport.

Yes, PDX has lactation rooms in Concourses B and D. Each room includes a deep sink, a comfortable chair, electrical outlets and adjustable lighting. PDX also has a play area near the Concourse D and E security checkpoint, pre-security. Another play area is near Gate C17 in Concourse C after security.