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$89+ 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PDX
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sun 7/12
Sun 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:05 pm
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:55 am
PDX
-
SFO
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/158:50 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/189:00 am
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$188
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:00 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop8h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/235:53 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$191
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.
Fri 8/217:23 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/222:42 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/510:40 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Wed 8/125:30 am
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$193
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:23 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/265:42 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 8/268:20 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:15 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 10/104:40 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 10/125:30 am
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:55 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Tue 7/1412:23 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/45:50 am
SFO
-
PDX
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/128:00 am
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$198
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.
Sat 8/17:20 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/45:36 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$200
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/47:20 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 7/147:19 am
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$202

Find 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 June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Portland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Portland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

7:20 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Portland

Fri 8/21

9:35 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$192

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 10/15

6:05 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 33m

Portland

Mon 10/19

5:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$197

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Portland

Mon 9/28

5:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$197

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

5:55 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 46m

Portland

Tue 7/28

5:30 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 08m

$197

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

10:52 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Portland

Tue 7/21

8:35 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$222

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

10:40 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Portland

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$222

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

9:02 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Portland

Sun 9/20

10:37 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$227

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 10/9

6:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Portland

Sun 10/11

5:45 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$247

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

6:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Portland

Fri 9/11

9:20 am-3:25 pm

2 stops6h 05m

$252

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

6:20 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 22m

Portland

Sun 8/23

3:25 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$257

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Portland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Portland in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Portland flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Portland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 83 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of $234). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 June 12, 2026.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% 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 June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Portland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Portland trip
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

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 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 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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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 June 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian 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
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,830 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,894 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,490 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 37 daily flights to Portland from 6 different airlines. 1h 42m 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 43 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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Portland in just under 1h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 27m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $68 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $76 and $78 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Portland for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Portland one-way?

    $37 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $69, respectively.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines (88%), ITA Airways (84%) or SWISS (83%) 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 $871, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (San Francisco - Portland), is priced around $147.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of $234). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland

Discover the top 6 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$68Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$76Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$123Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$130Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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