Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to San Diego?

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

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to San Diego?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San Diego: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Portland to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 51% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 23% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Portland to San Diego. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $475 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $686, a difference of $211. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

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.

How long is a flight from Portland to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,616 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to San Diego?

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.

Have flight prices from Portland to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $2,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Portland to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Portland to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to San Diego?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 52m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Portland and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego range from $429 to $654, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $429 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego typically range from $429 to $654. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $329, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Diego. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego at $431 round-trip. •March ($687) and December ($673) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Portland to San Diego?

American Airlines ($329) and Southwest ($329) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Portland to San Diego?

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is the most popular layover for the Portland to San Diego route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via BWI.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Portland to San Diego?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $475. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Portland to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to San Diego layovers at 4h over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to San Diego

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:34 pm - 7:18 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:45 pm - 12:02 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

3:20 pm - 8:20 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

9:55 pm - 9:50 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$329Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 11:56 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 56m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

1:10 pm - 12:21 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 11m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$329Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

6:00 am - 11:51 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:15 am - 4:11 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

6h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$329Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

3:25 pm - 9:00 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

9:55 pm - 9:50 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$329Southwest

Thu, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 30

5:25 am - 11:56 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 31m1 stop Philadelphia

7:14 pm - 10:45 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

12h 31m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$377American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

5:08 pm - 10:40 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 am - 9:51 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$415United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

8:47 am - 5:17 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

11h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

9:40 pm - 9:00 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

8h 20m1 stop Newark

$420United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25

6:30 am - 2:30 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

11h 00m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

2:55 pm - 10:38 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

16h 43m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$709Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 2

12:28 pm - 11:52 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

26h 24m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

6:36 am - 9:08 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

47h 32m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

$815Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Portland to San Diego

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

12:50 pm - 11:54 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

14h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:29 pm - 11:35 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

19h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$724American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

6:03 am - 11:52 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

8h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:48 pm - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$731Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

4:15 pm - 11:46 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 31m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:15 am - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

14h 16m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$736Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

4:15 pm - 11:46 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 31m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:25 am - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

12h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York LaGuardia

$736Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

6:01 am - 12:44 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:43 am - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

10h 48m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$736Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

11:20 am - 10:02 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

13h 42m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:48 pm - 11:31 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$736Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

12:42 pm - 10:43 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

13h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

9:43 am - 12:19 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

11h 36m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$741Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

5:08 pm - 9:27 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

19h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 am - 6:49 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 14m1 stop Newark

$775United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

5:08 pm - 9:27 amPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

19h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 am - 11:21 pmSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

9h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$780United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

3:23 pm - 10:30 pmPWM Portland-SAN San Diego

10h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

10:20 pm - 9:00 amSAN San Diego-PWM Portland

7h 40m1 stop Newark

$796United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to San Diego departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Diego. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip 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.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego at $431 round-trip.
•March ($687) and December ($673) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to San Diego?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Portland to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,616 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to San Diego?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego range from $429 to $654, with an average of $495 over the past 12 months. Anything below $429 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Portland to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $2,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Portland to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Portland to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to San Diego?
Flights from Portland to San Diego usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Portland to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Portland to San Diego. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $475 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $686, a difference of $211.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to San Diego?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 52m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Portland and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $475, about $211 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to San Diego trip for January. Fares historically average $431 round-trip in that month - typically $256 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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