Portland to San Diego (PDX–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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934 mi airlines 69/wk
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AS577
AS Alaska
73J
7:15 AM
MDT
9:51 AM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3306
AS Alaska
E75
7:18 AM
MDT
9:59 AM
PDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1394
AS Alaska
738
10:30 AM
MDT
1:08 PM
PDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3555
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1312
AS Alaska
73H
2:31 PM
MDT
5:07 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3353
WN Southwest
7S7
3:09 PM
MDT
5:26 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS667
AS Alaska
7M9
5:35 PM
MDT
8:12 PM
PDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS724
AS Alaska
73J
8:32 PM
MDT
11:05 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7612
FI Icelandair
73J
9:32 PM
MDT
12:04 AM
PDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS721
AS Alaska
73J
9:32 PM
MDT
12:04 AM
PDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS399
AS Alaska
73J
9:57 AM
PDT T2
12:45 PM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7613
FI Icelandair
E75
10:47 AM
PDT T2
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3305
AS Alaska
E75
10:47 AM
PDT T2
1:38 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS576
AS Alaska
73J
10:47 AM
PDT T2
1:37 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4627
WN Southwest
737
11:05 AM
PDT T1
1:45 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1994
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
PDT T1
1:50 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1402
AS Alaska
738
2:04 PM
PDT T2
4:49 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1392
AS Alaska
B39M
6:03 PM
PDT T2
8:50 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS736
AS Alaska
7M9
7:38 PM
PDT T2
10:27 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS542
AS Alaska
7M9
9:08 PM
PDT T2
11:57 PM+1
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to San Diego
3 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 934 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

PDX–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 934 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 48 738, 73H, 73J, 7M9, E75 2h32-2h41 100% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7 2h25-3h17 100%
FI Icelandair 7 73J 2h32 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, FI
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (48 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: FI + WN (21 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to SAN direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SAN.
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One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,123
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
SAN → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Portland

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric PDX→SAN EUG→SAN RDM→SAN
Distance from PDX 106 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 69 31 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 25m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
934 mi / 1,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 3h 17m.

PDX–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance934 mi / 1,503 km
Flight time2h 25m to 3h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights69 out / 63 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 3h 17m. The route covers 934 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SAN. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, BFI, PSP, SNA, RNO, VNY, MFR, RDM, YLW, FCA, IPL, SCF, JAC, HDN, ICT, SJD, PHL, LAX, KOA, LIH, OAK, SMF, LAS, STS, SJC, SEA, SLC, ABQ, JFK, PHX, MSP, SFO, BOI, DEN, MDW, TUS, DFW, ATL, IAD, EUG, CLT, GEG, AUS, MIA, ORD, YVR, DTW, LHR, BOS, OGG, DAL, AMS, FAT, EWR, BNA, IAH, SBP, HNL, MCO, BZN, DCA, MCI, MSY, PVR and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from SAN to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, RDM and SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDX to SAN

Portland International Airport (PDX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to SAN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 934 miles (1,503 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).