Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) flights
Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 933-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 933 mi · 1,502 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying PDX to SAN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 229,081 | 2h 34m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 22,561 | 2h 21m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,065 | 2h 38m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PDX to SAN flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:32am and the last at 5:40pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 577Alaska Airlines | 7:32am | 10:05am | 31 | 77% |
| WN 3137Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 10:25am | 28 | 39% |
| AS 721Alaska Airlines | 9:15am | 11:51am | 16 | 78% |
| AS 1394Alaska Airlines | 10:46am | 1:27pm | 29 | 80% |
| WN 3396Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 5:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| AS 1312Alaska Airlines | 2:55pm | 5:29pm | 29 | 70% |
| WN 4332Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| AS 425Alaska Airlines | 3:03pm | 5:36pm | 13 | 46% |
| WN 1687Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 6:10pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 1656Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 6:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| AS 667Alaska Airlines | 5:38pm | 8:24pm | 13 | 75% |
| AS 369Alaska Airlines | 5:40pm | 8:18pm | 18 | 55% |
Is PDX to SAN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,842 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (81%), those around 5pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1,625 | 76% | 11 min | 0.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 217 | 66% | 15 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 352 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 363 | 77% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 49 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 44 | 50% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 399 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 45 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 358 | 73% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 137 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 147 | 22,682 | |
| September 2025 | 130 | 18,658 | |
| October 2025 | 142 | 21,843 | |
| November 2025 | 145 | 19,733 | |
| December 2025 | 155 | 21,720 | |
| January 2026 | 130 | 16,621 | |
| February 2026 | 122 | 16,385 | |
| March 2026 | 173 | 22,697 | |
| April 2026 | 164 | 22,973 | |
| May 2026 | 159 | 22,591 | |
| June 2026 | 150 | 23,584 | |
| July 2026 | 154 | 24,863 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.