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$76+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland (SFO - PDX)

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PDX
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dt. 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agost 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$76
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
dj. 9/187:05 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
dt. 9/231:45 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$117
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ds. 9/201:24 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop3h 26mHawaiian Airlines
dt. 9/232:30 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/21$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
dv. 12/56:59 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mHawaiian Airlines
dl. 12/810:36 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/21$128
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
dl. 11/1711:29 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 54mAlaska Airlines
dl. 11/173:29 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$131
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dj. 9/258:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 47mHawaiian Airlines
dl. 9/295:36 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/21$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
ds. 9/203:43 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 55mDelta
dj. 9/2512:40 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 8/20$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
dc. 9/178:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 47mAlaska Airlines
dc. 9/171:24 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/21$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
dv. 9/129:31 amSFO - PDX
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
dl. 9/1511:23 amPDX - SFO
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$143
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dl. 9/159:58 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 52mHawaiian Airlines
dt. 9/164:46 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/20$147
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dg. 10/510:11 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
ds. 10/2512:43 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$150
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
dc. 10/223:50 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
dj. 10/234:00 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/20$151

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Portland 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 agost 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Portland that are best for you.

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SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dj. 9/18

7:05 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 46m

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dt. 9/23

1:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$117

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dj. 9/18

7:05 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 46m

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dl. 9/22

7:35 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$117

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dc. 9/17

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Portland

ds. 9/20

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

ds. 9/20

1:24 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Portland

dt. 9/23

5:36 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dc. 10/15

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Portland

ds. 10/18

10:30 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dt. 9/23

11:44 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Portland

ds. 9/27

5:47 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

ds. 9/20

1:24 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Portland

dc. 9/24

5:36 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dt. 11/25

7:45 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Portland

dc. 12/3

4:32 pm-6:27 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

dt. 9/16

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Portland

ds. 9/20

10:32 am-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$127

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

ds. 9/20

1:24 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Portland

dj. 9/25

2:30 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$127

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Portland trip
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for getting work done on short flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on bag purchase, ensuring early boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
PDX

Travel from PDX to downtown Portland via the MAX Red Line light rail, a convenient and affordable 40-minute ride.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Portland

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Portland. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 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 San Francisco to Portland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of $277). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 SFO to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agost 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Portland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Portland. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Portland flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Portland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated agost 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Portland 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
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,672 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

STS - PDX

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

    Portland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Portland from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX) should be relatively easy as there are 47 daily flights to Portland from 7 different airlines. 1h 40m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Portland will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Portland flight route?

    The San Francisco to Portland flight path was viewed by 63 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Portland?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Portland in just under 1h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. The distance between San Francisco and Portland is about 550 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Portland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $37 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $40 and $68 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Portland for 81% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Portland?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Portland consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (91%), Asiana Airlines (89%) or United Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Portland? While on average our users pay $284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (San Francisco - Portland), is priced around $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Portland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Portland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Portland 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 San Francisco to Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of $277). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 San Francisco to Portland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Portland. 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 agost 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$87FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$95Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$95Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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