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

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934 mi airlines 63/wk
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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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Portland
3 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 934 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

SAN–PDX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 934 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 66 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 42 738, 73J, 7M9, B39M, E75 1h48-2h51 87% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 73H 2h40 87%
FI Icelandair 7 E75 2h51 87%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B39MAS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, FI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (42 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: FI + WN (21 flights/wk, 33%)
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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,242
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
SAN → PDX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
95%
Return
PDX → SAN
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → PDX delays →

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 3 2
Weekly flights 63 36 38
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 32m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
934 mi / 1,503 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m to 2h 51m.

SAN–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Portland route.
Route details
Distance934 mi / 1,503 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights63 out / 69 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 1h 48m to 2h 51m. The route covers 934 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from SAN to PDX. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, BFI, IPL, SCF, SBA, ELP, JAC, SUN, EGE, BZN, SBP, SJD, CMH, ANC, ABQ, EUG, AUS, EWR, SEA, OAK, SFO, PSP, LAS, LAX, RNO, PHX, SMF, SLC, TUS, ATL, DEN, SJC, FAT, BOI, IAD, MFR, GEG, MSP, IAH, YVR, HOU, OGG, DFW, ORD, DAL, LHR, AMS, BNA, CLT, RDM, JFK, BOS, STS, MCO, DTW, MCI, MDW, HNL, LIH, DCA, MIA, HND, MSY, PVR, FLL and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
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 IPL. 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, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to PDX ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 934 miles (1,503 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Imperial (IPL).