Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 933 miles (1,502 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Reno, Redmond and Fresno and more.
How many miles PDX to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 16,100 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PDX to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book PDX to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
PDX to SAN with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Reno (RNO)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Redmond (RDM)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Medford (MFR)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Oakland (OAK)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Santa Rosa (STS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
PDX to SAN: common questions
How many miles does PDX to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (9,000), Starlux (COSMILE) (10,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Portland from San Diego by plane?
Portland (PDX) and San Diego (SAN) are 933 miles (1,502 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PDX to SAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Portland and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Reno (RNO), Redmond (RDM), Fresno (FAT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Eugene (EUG). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Reno.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.