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$58+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SFO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:50 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/313:07 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9$136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 12/32:23 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Wed 12/107:37 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/9$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/95:50 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/167:35 amSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:50 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/86:59 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/156:00 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/169:10 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$144
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Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:45 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$146
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:50 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/58:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$147
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Sat 12/65:50 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 12/82:59 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$148
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:51 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$149
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/910:36 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/93:17 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop5h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:23 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Wed 12/107:37 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/12$152

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight deals. Data was last updated November 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$136
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$263
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea that are best for you.

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PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 12/5

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$147

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 12/3

7:15 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

5:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 05m

$156

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 12/20

7:00 am-9:02 am

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

6:56 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$162

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 12/15

5:15 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$164

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 12/18

7:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

9:42 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$171

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 12/15

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 12/18

7:45 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$171

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 12/3

2:30 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$172

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 1/26

4:51 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

9:42 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$174

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 12/18

5:50 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 12/21

10:35 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$174

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 12/18

7:15 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

11:36 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $36). Flying from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea in March is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 CA5?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 November 12, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to CA5 are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,113 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Portland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Carmel-by-the-Sea should be relatively easy as there are 47 daily outbound flights to Carmel-by-the-Sea from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight route?

    Within the past month, 147 users have taken a look at flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1h 55m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Portland and Carmel-by-the-Sea are separated by a distance of 550 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea are Iberia (94%), SkyWest Airlines (91%) and Air China (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    While on average a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea is generally $735, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $36). Flying from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea in March is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$63Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$106Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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