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

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934 mi airlines 64/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS724
AS Alaska
73H
7:15 AM
PDT
9:58 AM
PDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS577+2
AS Alaska
73H
7:21 AM
PDT
10:05 AM
PDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5414cs
JL Japan
73J
7:21 AM
PDT
10:05 AM
PDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1394+1
AS Alaska
B39M
10:30 AM
PDT
1:08 PM
PDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3555
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1312+1
AS Alaska
73J
2:30 PM
PDT
5:06 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2369
AS Alaska
E75
5:32 PM
PDT
8:07 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS667+1
AS Alaska
7M9
5:35 PM
PDT
8:12 PM
PDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS669
AS Alaska
73H
5:50 PM
PDT
8:30 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS721+2
AS Alaska
73H
9:30 PM
PDT
12:07 AM+1
PDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7612cs
FI Icelandair
73J
9:32 PM
PDT
12:04 AM+1
PDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS399+1
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
PDT T2
9:48 AM
PDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7613+1
FI Icelandair
E75
10:47 AM
PDT T2
1:38 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS576
AS Alaska
B39M
11:01 AM
PDT T2
1:50 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5415cs
JL Japan
7M9
2:03 PM
PDT T2
4:49 PM
PDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1402+2
AS Alaska
7M9
2:04 PM
PDT T2
4:49 PM
PDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1994
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
PDT T1
5:35 PM
PDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1473
AS Alaska
73H
4:40 PM
PDT T2
7:23 PM
PDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1392+1
AS Alaska
73J
6:02 PM
PDT T2
8:48 PM
PDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2458
AS Alaska
E75
9:06 PM
PDT T2
11:51 PM
PDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to San Diego
3 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 934 mi 2h 25m nonstop 94 1-stop hubs

PDX–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 934 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 94 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 Also: FI, HA, JL 46 73H, 73J, 7M9, B39M, E75 2h35-2h44 100% Oneworld FI, HA, JL
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 2h25 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, FI, JL
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (46 flights/wk, 85%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (8 flights/wk, 15%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,513
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.

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 3 2
Weekly flights 64 31 21
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 24m 2h 20m
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
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Portland.
PDX: PDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
934 mi / 1,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 44m.

PDX–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance934 mi / 1,503 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights64 out / 48 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 2h 44m. The route covers 934 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from PDX to SAN. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, TRM, BUR, BFI, PSP, YLW, IPL, FCA, CCR, JAC, SUN, PAE, SCF, APA, BZN, SNA, HDN, OKC, SAT, FTW, OMA, MKE, ICT, SUS, CMH, SDF, SUA, SRQ, TEB, TPA, HPN, SSI, OPF, RDU, JAX, LAX, FLL, MIA, SEA, IAD, SFO, BOI, ABQ, JFK, MCI, IAH, MDW, STS, LAS, OAK, SMF, SJC, SLC, DEN, RNO, DFW, TUS, DTW, MFR, ATL, EUG, PHX, AUS, GEG, CLT, FAT, MSP, YVR, ORD, RDM, DAL, LHR, SBA, AMS, ANC, OGG, EWR, BOS, SBP, MCO, LIH, BWI, SJD, STL, BNA, DCA, HND, PVR, MSY, HNL, PHL, DVO, YUL and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 64 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 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 934 miles (1,503 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).