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Cheap Flight Deals from Portland to San Diego (PDX-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:45 am - 1:21 pmPDX-SAN
2h 36mnonstop
2:21 pm - 4:53 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
$49Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 7
10:45 am - 1:21 pmPDX-SAN
2h 36mnonstop
2:21 pm - 4:53 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
$55Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 18
10:45 am - 1:21 pmPDX-SAN
2h 36mnonstop
2:21 pm - 4:53 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
$58Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 13
12:48 am - 1:21 pmPDX-SAN
12h 33m1 stop
2:21 pm - 4:53 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
Tue, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 7
9:36 am - 2:32 pmPDX-SAN
4h 56m1 stop
2:21 pm - 4:53 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
9:29 pm - 7:17 amPDX-SAN
9h 48m1 stop
2:24 pm - 7:31 pmSAN-PDX
5h 07m1 stop
$100Frontier
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 12
6:05 am - 6:15 pmPDX-SAN
12h 10m1 stop
11:27 am - 6:18 pmSAN-PDX
6h 51m1 stop
$104Frontier
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Sat, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 7
5:15 am - 10:10 amPDX-SAN
4h 55m1 stop
7:15 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-PDX
4h 36m1 stop
$136Delta
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Tue, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 9
7:00 am - 9:25 amPDX-SAN
2h 25mnonstop
6:50 am - 9:31 amSAN-PDX
2h 41mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 19
8:00 am - 4:56 pmPDX-SAN
8h 56m1 stop
6:50 am - 9:31 amSAN-PDX
2h 41mnonstop
$166Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 26

Flights from Portland to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Portland to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $186 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $332 and $298 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to San Diego?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $372, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to San Diego, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 112 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$30
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to San Diego

When to book flights from Portland to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Diego

  • Does San Diego International Airport have car rental offerings?

    Yes. There is a shuttle you can catch outside the baggage claim area that will take you to the rental car center, where you will find many rental car companies. Some companies, like Budget, are open for business 24 hours a day - while others have shorter operating hours, such as Sixt, which is open from 7 am to 12 midnight every day.

  • Can I leave my car at Portland International Airport?

    Yes. The short-term lot, connected to the terminal by skybridges and tunnels, offers daily rates of $30. There are long-term garages that are also connected by tunnels to the terminals but are a bit further away. You can park there for about $24 a day. For around $15 a day, you can park at the economy lot, which is about a 10 minutes shuttle ride to the terminal.

  • Where can I find information or help at San Diego International Airport?

    Once you arrive at San Diego, you may have questions about getting around the airport or ground transportation. Not to worry - SAN’s Volunteer Airport Ambassadors man information desks and roam the terminals on courtesy golf carts, offering help to passengers every day of the year. They are well-trained in airport resources and wear blue golf shirts or vests.

  • Does Portland International Airport have interesting things to do or see?

    Portland International Airport has both an art and music program to offer visitors pleasant distractions. There are rotating exhibits of artworks featuring local and regional artists throughout the airport, and local musicians volunteer to perform various genres, including classical and jazz. You can also watch short films about the Pacific Northwest at the Hollywood Theater in Concourse C.

  • What are the public transportation options from San Diego International Airport into the city?

    There are several public transportation options available from SAN. The City Bus route 992 stops at Terminals 1 and 2 on its way to downtown San Diego and runs from 5 am to 12 midnight every day of the week. You can also take Rental Car Shuttles from Terminals 1 and 2 to catch the Green Trolley Line into the city.

  • What time should I get to Portland International Airport for my flight to San Diego?

    It is recommended that you allow at least 2 hours before your departure time for checking in and clearing security. PDX does have TSA PreCheck lanes available, which are open from 4 am to 4 pm every day at all the airport’s security checkpoints. 

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego, California?

    There are several nonstop flights you can use to fly from Portland to San Diego. Alaska Airlines offers a nonstop flight from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. You can also use a United Airlines flight with one stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but this could take a bit longer. Book through KAYAK if you want information about different flights to pick the most suitable route.

  • Are there amenities for families at Portland International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your family and have a small baby, the Portland International Airport offers lactation rooms located in B and D concourses. The rooms are equipped with a deep sink, a comfortable chair, electrical outlets, and adjustable lighting. Also, there is a play area for your kids near the concourse D and E security checkpoint, pre-security. Another play area is near gate C17 in Concourse C after security checkpoints.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

    You can use San Diego International Airport’s free Wi-Fi. The airport offers 2h sessions, so if you need to access something quickly on the internet, enable your Wi-Fi and connect to “#SANfreewifi.” For additional time, you simply log back in for another session.

  • Where are ATMs at San Diego International Airport?

    There are ATMs throughout the airport by Bank of America. Non-Bank of America customers pay about $2.50 per transaction. In Terminal 1, you can find ATMs near Gate 1 past the checkpoint, in the Lobby near the food court, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13. In Terminal 2, there are ATMs at Gates 20-32 near the escalator, near Gate 23 past the checkpoint, and in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 4.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to San Diego was $30 for a one-way ticket and $49 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to San Diego?

    Portland and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to San Diego?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Portland and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $98 or less one-way and $156 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to be able to change your flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), make sure “No Change Fee” is checked under "Flexible Options." You will only see fares for flights you can reschedule at no extra charge.
  • The different colors in the drop-down calendar tell you if there are cheaper days to fly to San Diego from Portland. Those dates are in green. The red ones are the priciest, and the yellow ones are somewhere in-between.
  • Avoid surprise charges for extra luggage when checking in for your flight from Portland to San Diego. Use the Fee Assistant and select the number of carry-on and check-in bags you plan on taking. KAYAK will calculate fares to fit your budget.
  • For flights from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, California, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is the preferred airport for departure. It’s served by different airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.
  • At the Portland International Airport, you can use free Wi-Fi. To use the Wi-Fi service, connect to their SSID “flypdx” then accept the terms and conditions presented.
  • If you want something to eat at Portland International Airport, there are several restaurants, including Café Yumm and McDonald's in Concourse C, Tillamook Market in Concourse E, and Deschutes Brewery in Concourse D.
  • To keep your pet calm, the Portland International Airport offers a pet relief area, which you can access at the south side of the Concourse Connector.
  • Flights from Portland International Airport arrive at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which sits 3 miles away from downtown San Diego.
  • While at San Diego International Airport, if you need to relax, there are several lounges, including Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2, Gate 23 & 33, and United Club located in Terminal 2, Gate Mezzanine.
  • The Lost and Found office at San Diego International Airport is in Terminal 2 in the Baggage Claim area. It’s open from 6 am to 11 pm. You can also call airport support to report any issues.
  • Cash services are available from ATMs located throughout the terminals. There are ATMs in Terminal 1 in the Food Court, Terminal 2 gate concourses, and Terminal 2 West in the Baggage Claim area.
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Flights from Portland to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Portland to San Diego 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJul 2024
Definitely arrive the 2 hours before your flight or you will have no extra time before boarding. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesMay 2024
Other than that stewardess, the flight was very good.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Portland to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Portland to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9358 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.2Food
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Automatic upgrade to First Class based on my status with AAdvantage. Love you guys!

10.0 ExcellentVictor, Sep 2024SJC - SAN
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Automatic upgrade to First Class based on my status with AAdvantage. Love you guys!

Sent me a text that the gate changes to B 3 so I hiked out there - sat for a while - only to realize the flight was leaving from the original gate - C 12

Overall great experience. Only update, add complimentary screens to each seat for all to enjoy map of directions where we are in the air, play games and watch a show.

One flight attendant was way too casual in a Hawaiian shirt and messy hair

Boarding was fast and we didn’t sit on the tarmac very long when leaving. When flight arrived waited too long to get to gate. Aisles too narrow. Seats too small, if fat person was next to me we would have been touching that’s unacceptable.

I APPRECIATED THAT THEY CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT I NEEDED TO BOARD ASAP AS I THOUGHT I STILL HAD AFEW MINUTES LEFT TO FINISH MY BLOODY MARY.

The flight was delayed for 2 hours but oh well. They were nice and worked to minimize the hassle

The plane was very late in part because they wasted so much time trying to be funny in begging people to volunteer to check their bags. We FINALLY got home 2 hours lager than expected.

We arrived almost 1/2 hour early at Burbank......we sat and waited for gate to open and then for stairs to arrive to deboard us. That took almost an hour. The flight was beautiful....the arrival at Burbank was frustrating.

Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

See my previous comments. I was probably booked in business but was moved to economy

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Got on quickly and easily. When it turned out the other two seats in my row would be occupied, a nearby flight attendant immediately let me know that I could move one row behind me since it was an empty row, I moved into the window seat where I could relax enough to take a little nap. Can’t ask for much more.

Comfortable and plenty of. Having to buy water and coffee, though is ridiculous!

Let put it this way ,” I will do everything in my power NOT to flight with Spirit Airlines again!!!!!!! Thank You

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Canceled my first flight for no discernible reason and couldn't rebook me on to a new flight until the next day. They did not compensate me for the delay in any way.

At LAS airport, bag drop process was hard, you need to pay for a faster drop. There was a long line for a free drop and you need to do it by yourself. No one helped you. Bad experience at LAS airport.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

Good experience between checking in all the way to baggage claim... waited 45 minutes for our bags in Portland. Waited for an hour when we landed in BWI... they brought half out-quickly. The others took the hour.

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

It was delayed 7 hours!!!!! We had to spend $550 on new flights so we didn’t miss our evening event for family. It was absolutely ridiculous. Our flight was suppose to leave at 9:30 am. Nobody was there to even help until 12:30. Worst experience ever.

The seats were dirty with crumbs and trash , looked it had not been cleaned up from a previous flight

Nothing about the flight was good. The crew was rude and unwilling to assist would never recommend this airline to anyone and for sure will not fly it again

The plane was very clean, the flight attendants were chipper and accommodating. It was roomy

There was extremely long wait times to check in my bags and pass through TSA. I almost missed my flights on several occasions.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

There were a lot of issues at the gate in Atlanta — which caused delays in boarding and getting to our destination. The aircraft and crew were excellent.

It was fine. The flight was delayed for 3 hours. I had things scheduled in Detroit, and I let a lot of people down by not being there on time.

First time experience and though you'll pay for *everything* meaning bags, water/snacks, even a question with a service agent - - all in all, not a bad experience whatsoever.

Long lines, rude staff, everything that's offered you have to pay for.

Among the worst flights I’ve taken. Never again. Staff was horrible across the entire Frontier workforce. Flight attendants were legitimately yelling at and arguing with each other while on board - toxic environment (really guys? at work and in front of customers no less?). Frontier intentionally assigned my partner and I (who booked together) to opposite ends of the plane despite plenty of seats together - straight up predatory practices to take people’s money. Seats are legit the absolute worst. Not even free coffee. Absolute garbage airline with wild hidden fees and the worst staff in the business. They will for sure have a deadly accident soon. Never again, not for any where not for any price.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Portland to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/17Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 36mPDX-SAN
$30
10/22Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 34mPDX-SAN
$32
9/25Wed
1 stopFrontier
5h 37mPDX-SAN
$49
10/5Sat
1 stopFrontier
7h 25mPDX-SAN
$50
10/15Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 55mPDX-SAN
$68
10/19Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mPDX-SAN
$79
10/17Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 25mPDX-SAN
$89
12/17Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 02mPDX-SAN
$158
10/15Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
7h 50mPDX-SAN
$159
12/21Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 21mPDX-SAN
$279

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Portland to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/21Sat
multi-stopFrontier
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9/26Thu
multi-stopFrontier
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$100
9/21Sat
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7h 25mPDX-SAN
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multi-stopFrontier
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$110
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9/26Thu
multi-stop
7h 08mSAN-PDX
$144
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nonstop
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9/24Tue
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$163
9/21Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
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9/24Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
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$166
9/21Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 31mPDX-SAN
9/26Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 39mSAN-PDX
$176
9/21Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 32mPDX-SAN
9/24Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
2h 34mSAN-PDX
$367
9/21Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 33mPDX-SAN
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 44mSAN-PDX
$436
9/23Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 59mPDX-SAN
9/23Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 53mSAN-PDX
$1,109

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