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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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San Diego to Portland
3 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 934 mi 2h 35m nonstop 97 1-stop hubs

SAN–PDX 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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, HA, JL 30 73H, 73J, 7M9, B39M, E75 2h43-2h49 100% Oneworld FI, HA, JL
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 2h35 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, JL
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, FI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (30 flights/wk, 79%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (8 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to PDX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,405
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 Portland from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric SAN→PDX SNA→PDX PSP→PDX
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 5
Weekly flights 48 35 28
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 34m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Portland is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
934 mi / 1,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 51m.

SAN–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Portland route.
Route details
Distance934 mi / 1,503 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights48 out / 64 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 51m. 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 48 nonstop flights per week from SAN to PDX. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, BFI, VNY, IPL, HWD, TRM, ELP, EGE, PSP, JAC, SCF, BLD, IDA, SGU, SUN, AZA, FCA, APA, ICT, FCM, OKC, PAE, SAT, XNA, HOU, SGR, CMH, PVR, HPN, PDK, SDF, SJD, ANC, PIT, FXE, TEB, GRR, RDU, PBI, MCI, TPA, HND, FLL, SEA, LAX, SFO, DTW, LAS, OAK, DFW, GEG, STS, IAD, PHX, RNO, RDM, EUG, SLC, AUS, ABQ, DEN, TUS, SJC, SMF, MIA, SBA, BOI, SBP, FAT, YVR, ATL, MFR, PHL, IAH, AMS, ORD, MCO, EWR, HNL, BOS, CLT, LHR, MSP, JFK, BWI, MDW, DAL, OGG, BNA, LIH, YYJ, HCR, BZN, STL, MSY, DCA and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDX to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LGB. 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 SAN to PDX

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to PDX ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 934 miles (1,503 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).