Journey information
Overview: Portland, OR to San Diego, CA flight
Distance 932 miles (1501 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 2h 32m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 00:07 |
Last flight 23:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA start from as low as $94 (€76) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $207 (€169) depending on the train type and class.
The cheapest and fastest flights from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
10 h 19 m
Average duration
11 h 26 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
1501 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 3 flights that leave Portland, OR for San Diego, CA onFri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct flights cover the 1501 km distance in an average of 11 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 10 h 19 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the longest flights will take 12 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 932 miles (1501 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€169 Average price | €248 Average price | €150 Average price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 15m Average total duration 30h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 49m Average total duration 24h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portland, OR to San Diego, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2104 · AA3150 | 1:30 PM Portland International Airport | 16h47 | 6:17 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2104 · AA1948 | 1:30 PM Portland International Airport | 12h35 | 2:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2104 · AA1634 | 1:30 PM Portland International Airport | 14h48 | 4:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2104 · AA3296 | 1:30 PM Portland International Airport | 9h07 | 10:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2104 · AA2747 | 1:30 PM Portland International Airport | 10h24 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA1483 | 2:00 PM Portland International Airport | 4h41 | 6:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS499 · AS650 | 2:00 PM Portland International Airport | 6h56 | 8:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA2177 | 2:00 PM Portland International Airport | 6h45 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS627 · AS3314 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 4h50 | 7:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA646 · UA1373 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 13h05 | 4:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA646 · UA1913 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 9h25 | 12:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2343 · AS3499 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 4h56 | 7:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3483 · AS3221 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 8h50 | 11:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2343 · AS3015 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 7h07 | 10:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 · UA2472 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 15h20 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 · UA2417 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 11h50 | 2:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS526 · AS3473 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 6h23 | 9:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2087 · AS3307 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 6h28 | 9:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS526 · AS3490 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 5h15 | 8:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA646 · UA2399 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 11h24 | 2:24 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA646 · UA1216 | 3:00 PM Portland International Airport | 14h53 | 5:53 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3355 · AS3019 | 3:01 PM Portland International Airport | 4h52 | 7:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2399 · AS3368 | 3:02 PM Portland International Airport | 5h10 | 8:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS577 | 3:10 PM Portland International Airport | 2h36 | 5:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1314 · AS621 | 3:30 PM Portland International Airport | 7h17 | 10:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1660 · UA2177 | 3:30 PM Portland International Airport | 5h15 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1660 · UA2391 | 3:30 PM Portland International Airport | 7h25 | 10:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1660 · UA1498 · UA5415 | 3:30 PM Portland International Airport | 12h22 | 3:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1314 · AS650 | 3:30 PM Portland International Airport | 5h26 | 8:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2216 · AA1948 | 3:40 PM Portland International Airport | 10h25 | 2:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2216 · AA1634 | 3:40 PM Portland International Airport | 12h38 | 4:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2216 · AA2568 | 3:40 PM Portland International Airport | 16h16 | 7:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2216 · AA2747 | 3:40 PM Portland International Airport | 8h14 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2375 · UA547 | 4:30 PM Portland International Airport | 8h59 | 1:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2375 · UA1302 | 4:30 PM Portland International Airport | 6h30 | 11:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2375 · UA1252 · UA5415 | 4:30 PM Portland International Airport | 11h22 | 3:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2798 · AA3291 | 4:35 PM Portland International Airport | 9h50 | 2:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2798 · AA2382 | 4:35 PM Portland International Airport | 13h17 | 5:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2798 · AA1950 | 4:35 PM Portland International Airport | 6h44 | 11:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2082 · AS621 | 5:34 PM Portland International Airport | 5h13 | 10:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3431 · AS765 | 6:30 PM Portland International Airport | 6h23 | 12:53 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2239 · AS3429 | 6:33 PM Portland International Airport | 5h57 | 12:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS128 · AS2428 | 6:40 PM Portland International Airport | 5h50 | 12:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS757 · AS3028 | 6:40 PM Portland International Airport | 5h40 | 12:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA534 · UA1337 | 6:52 PM Portland International Airport | 22h47 | 5:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1329 · AS3006 | 6:52 PM Portland International Airport | 3h55 | 10:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1329 · AS3439 | 6:52 PM Portland International Airport | 5h38 | 12:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA534 · UA2472 | 6:52 PM Portland International Airport | 11h28 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3337 · AS2485 | 6:55 PM Portland International Airport | 3h40 | 10:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1394 | 6:55 PM Portland International Airport | 2h33 | 9:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3230 · AA2382 | 7:40 PM Portland International Airport | 10h12 | 5:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3230 · AA3291 | 7:40 PM Portland International Airport | 6h45 | 2:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2655 · AA1634 | 8:00 PM Portland International Airport | 8h18 | 4:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2655 · AA2568 | 8:00 PM Portland International Airport | 11h56 | 7:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2655 · AA3150 | 8:00 PM Portland International Airport | 10h17 | 6:17 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2417 · AS3388 | 8:11 PM Portland International Airport | 4h18 | 12:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2254 · UA540 | 8:55 PM Portland International Airport | 7h59 | 4:54 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2254 · UA1368 · UA5612 | 8:55 PM Portland International Airport | 10h49 | 7:44 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2254 · UA1263 · UA5612 | 8:55 PM Portland International Airport | 10h49 | 7:44 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2254 · UA1835 | 8:55 PM Portland International Airport | 9h34 | 6:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA776 · UA1434 | 9:00 PM Portland International Airport | 5h34 | 2:34 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA776 · UA1754 · UA5415 | 9:00 PM Portland International Airport | 6h52 | 3:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA776 · UA2860 · UA5612 | 9:00 PM Portland International Airport | 10h44 | 7:44 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1542 · UA1216 | 9:15 PM Portland International Airport | 8h38 | 5:53 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1407 · AS697 | 9:35 PM Portland International Airport | 5h37 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2496 · AA2568 | 9:47 PM Portland International Airport | 10h09 | 7:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2496 · AA3150 | 9:47 PM Portland International Airport | 8h30 | 6:17 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3365 · AS697 | 10:30 PM Portland International Airport | 4h42 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3365 · AS623 | 10:30 PM Portland International Airport | 6h26 | 4:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1346 · AS1428 | 10:30 PM Portland International Airport | 6h12 | 4:42 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2112 · AS3327 | 10:30 PM Portland International Airport | 5h49 | 4:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2112 · AS3010 | 10:30 PM Portland International Airport | 6h59 | 5:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1312 | 10:31 PM Portland International Airport | 2h35 | 1:06 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3379 · AS3014 | 10:40 PM Portland International Airport | 4h53 | 3:33 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3379 · AS2213 | 10:40 PM Portland International Airport | 6h49 | 5:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2011 · AS2218 | 10:44 PM Portland International Airport | 4h24 | 3:08 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2011 · AS3410 | 10:44 PM Portland International Airport | 6h35 | 5:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2355 · AS3020 | 10:45 PM Portland International Airport | 5h38 | 4:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS342 · AS3481 | 10:49 PM Portland International Airport | 6h25 | 5:14 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2660 · AA2382 | 11:15 PM Portland International Airport | 6h37 | 5:52 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS236 · AS3327 | 11:29 PM Portland International Airport | 4h50 | 4:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS236 · AS3010 | 11:29 PM Portland International Airport | 6h00 | 5:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2249 · AS623 | 11:30 PM Portland International Airport | 5h26 | 4:56 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2216 · UA1799 | 11:54 PM Portland International Airport | 4h54 | 4:48 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2216 · UA1800 · UA5612 | 11:54 PM Portland International Airport | 7h50 | 7:44 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2190 · UA1835 | 12:02 AM Portland International Airport | 6h27 | 6:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS778 · AS3203 | 12:19 AM Portland International Airport | 4h56 | 5:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1318 · AS335 | 1:30 AM Portland International Airport | 5h29 | 6:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2113 · AS2213 | 1:32 AM Portland International Airport | 3h57 | 5:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1393 · AS3452 | 1:41 AM Portland International Airport | 5h59 | 7:40 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS667 | 1:48 AM Portland International Airport | 2h41 | 4:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2615 · UA2861 | 3:38 AM Portland International Airport | 4h35 | 8:13 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS721 | 5:30 AM Portland International Airport | 2h29 | 7:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2889 · AA3300 | 6:45 AM Portland International Airport | 12h42 | 7:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA3143 | 7:59 AM Portland International Airport | 12h46 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA3319 | 7:59 AM Portland International Airport | 9h57 | 5:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA1272 | 7:59 AM Portland International Airport | 8h35 | 4:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA2747 | 7:59 AM Portland International Airport | 15h54 | 11:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1490 · UA1337 | 7:59 AM Portland International Airport | 9h40 | 5:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Portland, OR to San Diego, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world
- San Diego County Fair, a month-long fair featuring rides, games, and local food
- San Diego Beer Week, a celebration of craft beer with tastings and events across the county
- La Jolla Music Festival, an annual event showcasing classical music performances in a picturesque coastal setting.
- Memorial Day, ideal weather for beach activities and outdoor events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the last days of summer at the beach
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with pleasant fall weather.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in concourses, including Powell's Books and Made in Oregon.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in concourses, including Burgerville and Mo's Seafood
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel.
- Showers available at the PDX Conference Center, fee applies.
- Lounges available, including Alaska Lounge and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located on the mezzanine level of the terminal.
- Car rental services available on the first floor of the parking garage
- MAX Red Line, Portland Intertiol Airport station, 40 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
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