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How much do flights to San Diego cost?
Getting from San Diego airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-20 min | $2.50; single ride fare | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-40 min | $2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town | every 15 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to trolley network | |
10-20 min | $15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12 – $30; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-25 min | $30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or pre-arranged travel | |
10-20 min | $40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring San Diego region |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
- Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to San Diego
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Portland to San Diego in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Monday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Portland to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HAL | HA | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Diego
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 18°C | 10°C |
| February | 17°C | 10°C |
| March | 18°C | 11°C |
| April | 19°C | 12°C |
| May | 20°C | 14°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 25°C | 19°C |
| October | 23°C | 16°C |
| November | 21°C | 13°C |
| December | 17°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
San Diego travel tips
Head to Pacific Beach for a relaxing getaway in San Diego
Pacific Beach is located next to Mission Beach in San Diego. Students have long preferred Mission Beach, so Pacific Beach is chosen by more mature vacationers who value privacy and comfort. The beach is very long. It stretches past the Crystal Pier and turns into North Pacific Beach.
Mind that San Diego legalized marijuana in 2018
Smoking marijuana in San Diego is not prohibited. The sale of cannabis is allowed only to persons over the age of 21. You can only buy marijuana in specially licensed stores that can be found in downtown San Diego.
Do you believe in ghosts? Take a peek inside a haunted house in San Diego
There are many legends around the Whaley House, where, according to rumours, ghosts live – a red-haired girl who was the daughter of the first owners and a man killed on the stairs right in the house. You can pop into the mansion for $8 and check the house yourself.
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