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$69+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Big Sur, CA

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PDX — SFO
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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mar. 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Big Sur are usually found in January or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Big Sur

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Big Sur flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$222
From Portland to Big Sur
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/2410:30 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
lun. 9/299:58 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/141:40 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/218:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/411:13 amPDX - SFO
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
lun. 7/78:27 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/42:30 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 7/77:05 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$152
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/82:56 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/1012:15 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/2610:40 amPDX - SFO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
lun. 9/85:00 amSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/87:40 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop4h 39mDelta
lun. 8/117:15 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/219:47 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/257:09 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$173

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Big Sur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Big Sur that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Big Sur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

mié. 9/24

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

lun. 9/29

9:58 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$137

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 7/14

1:40 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

lun. 7/21

8:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$143

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

vie. 7/4

11:13 am-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 02m

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

8:27 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$146

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

vie. 7/4

2:30 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

7:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$152

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 9/8

2:56 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

12:15 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$159

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

mar. 8/26

10:40 am-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

5:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$162

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

vie. 8/8

7:40 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 39m

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

7:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$167

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 7/21

9:47 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

vie. 7/25

7:09 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$173

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

mié. 9/10

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$69

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

mié. 7/2

10:30 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$72

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Big Sur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Big Sur from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Big Sur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Big Sur is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Big Sur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Big Sur, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Big Sur flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Big Sur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to B1G are scheduled on a Thursday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Big Sur ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Big Sur when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Big Sur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Big Sur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Big Sur. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Portland to Big Sur. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Big Sur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Big Sur?

    Portland (PDX), located 6.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to Big Sur. 7 airlines have flights from Portland to Big Sur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Portland to Big Sur should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 42 outbound flights to Big Sur per day.

  • How popular is this Portland to Big Sur flight route?

    Within the past month, 179 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Big Sur.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Big Sur one-way?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $72 and $73, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Big Sur?

    Before booking your flight to Big Sur from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (93%), Iberia (91%), Lufthansa( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Big Sur?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Big Sur? While on average our users pay $1,736, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (Portland - San Francisco), is priced around $125.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Big Sur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Big Sur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Big Sur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Big Sur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Big Sur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Big Sur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to Big Sur

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Big Sur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$121Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$123Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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