Cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland (SFO - PDX) from $41

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — PDX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from San Francisco to Portland are usually found in January or April, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to PDX flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Portland flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Portland.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$278

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Portland
One-way flight from San Francisco to Portland

SFO - PDX

Price

$278 - $500

PDX

Temperature

41 - 69.8 °F

PDX

Rainfall

0.7 - 5.6 inches

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

Flights from San Francisco to Portland are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Portland.

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

To save up to 87% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 39 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Portland from $308 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $414 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Portland from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $234. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $132. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland (SFO - PDX)?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Portland

Consider these cheap Frontier flights we've found departing from San Francisco to Portland. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Portland is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $200.61 RT. This price is typically 41% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Portland flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $82. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Portland. Portland Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Portland. When flying from San Francisco to Portland, Frontier flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Portland

Some of the best deals we've found on Alaska Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Portland. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Portland. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $272.83 RT, a price that is 53% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Portland flight. The cheapest flight found was $99 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Portland. Portland Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Portland. When flying from San Francisco to Portland, Alaska Airlines flights are 6% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to Portland flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to PDX flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Portland 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Portland from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Portland from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Portland
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Wed 10/11

1 stop10h 37m

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1 stop8h 04m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop5h 50m

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Sat 10/28

1 stop8h 16m

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San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop27h 56m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop27h 37m

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Sat 10/28

1 stop18h 19m

Portland

Mon 10/30

1 stop15h 32m

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San Francisco

Wed 11/8

1 stop6h 10m

Portland

Sat 11/11

1 stop7h 29m

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San Francisco

Wed 11/1

1 stop6h 10m

Portland

Sat 11/4

1 stop7h 29m

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San Francisco

Tue 10/17

Nonstop1h 53m

Portland

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 46m

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San Francisco

Wed 11/29

Nonstop1h 52m

Portland

Wed 11/29

Nonstop1h 56m

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San Francisco

Thu 11/30

1 stop4h 50m

Portland

Thu 12/7

1 stop4h 44m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Portland. 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
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

WestJet
7.2
Good
916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight departed on time and landed a little early. Friendly staff, and they did two passes with drinks and complimentary snacks.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Portland flights.

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 38 daily flights to Portland from 7 different airlines. 1h 42m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Portland will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Portland for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Portland for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $81, but on average you can expect to pay $103.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Portland for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Portland under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Portland is less than $166.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Portland for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Portland within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Portland?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this San Francisco to Portland flight route?

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Portland on average per day?

40 flight departures from San Francisco to Portland per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 5% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 23% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 50% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 23% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Portland?

Frontier can get you from San Francisco to Portland in just under 10h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San Francisco and Portland is about 553 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $81 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Portland for 65% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Portland?

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 (92%), Asiana Airlines (89%) or Japan 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 $784, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (San Francisco - Portland), is priced around $97.

What does SFO to PDX mean?

Great question - SFO to PDX just means San Francisco Airport to Portland Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Portland

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Portland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$82Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FrontierCheapest$121Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$183Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Portland
4%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
15%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
64%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Portland
Sunday24daily flights
Monday48daily flights
Tuesday35daily flights
Wednesday41daily flights
Thursday39daily flights
Friday48daily flights
Saturday35daily flights
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