How to get from Portland to San Diego: connecting flights, about 10h 44m total

Flights from Portland to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 10h 44m
two tickets, via New York: $244
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,617 mi (4,211 km)

fastest

Via Washington

10h 44m

with the connection

Portland to Washington flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to San Diego flight 5h 45m

Via Philadelphia

10h 53m

with the connection

Portland to Philadelphia flight 1h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to San Diego flight 6h 5m

Via New York

10h 54m

with the connection

Portland to New York flight 1h 36m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to San Diego flight 6h 18m

two ticketsfrom $244

Via Atlanta

11h 4m

with the connection

Portland to Atlanta flight 3h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Diego flight 4h 49m

Via Los Angeles

12h 38m

with the connection

Portland to Los Angeles flight 8h 39m

Connection of about 3h

Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Portland to cities closest to San Diego

Portland to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 39m Portland to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 9h 57m Portland to Atlanta Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 15m Portland to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 2,113 mi (3,401 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 58m Portland to Washington Washington: 2,270 mi (3,653 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 59m Portland to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 2,367 mi (3,810 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 48m

To San Diego from cities closest to Portland

Boston to San Diego Boston: 97 mi (156 km) from Portland, flight 6h 27m from $204 Providence to San Diego Providence: 138 mi (222 km) from Portland, flight 7h 55m Montreal to San Diego Montreal: 205 mi (330 km) from Portland, flight 5h 58m New York to San Diego New York: 277 mi (446 km) from Portland, flight 6h 18m from $164 Philadelphia to San Diego Philadelphia: 357 mi (575 km) from Portland, flight 6h 5m from $271 Buffalo to San Diego Buffalo: 434 mi (699 km) from Portland, flight 6h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Portland to San Diego?

Via Washington: 1h 59m to the connection, 5h 45m after it, about 10h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Portland to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $244. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Portland and San Diego?

Washington (10h 44m total), Philadelphia (10h 53m total), New York (10h 54m total), Atlanta (11h 4m total) and Los Angeles (12h 38m total).

How far is San Diego from Portland?

2,617 mi (4,211 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.