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Cheap flights from Portland to San Diego

PDX — SAN
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 322
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Best time to book a flight from Portland to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to San Diego, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Portland to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Portland to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Portland to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (88%), Horizon Air (87%), Hawaiian Airlines( 64%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Portland to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Portland to San Diego

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Top airline flying from Portland to San Diego

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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 207AverageC$ 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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