Southwest's open seating policy allows quick boarding, enhancing efficiency on short routes.
Southwest offers free messaging and affordable Wi-Fi, ideal for short-haul connectivity.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Delta) |
One-way from | $45 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $184 |
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Price
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 3/13
5:40 pm-11:32 pm
1 stop5h 52m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/15
5:30 pm-10:23 pm
1 stop4h 53m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Wed 2/18
3:59 pm-9:49 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 2/21
5:55 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop4h 57m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sat 3/7
10:25 am-5:03 pm
1 stop6h 38m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 3/9
5:09 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop3h 49m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Wed 4/15
11:03 am-5:29 pm
1 stop6h 26m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 4/22
11:12 am-5:03 pm
1 stop5h 51m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 2/6
5:35 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/9
7:08 pm-8:50 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Thu 2/26
2:35 pm-4:15 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/1
6:00 am-10:46 am
1 stop4h 46m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 1/30
1:38 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/1
7:08 pm-8:50 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 3/13
3:52 pm-9:14 pm
1 stop5h 22m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 3/16
2:57 pm-4:35 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sun 2/1
10:49 am-12:22 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/4
10:36 am-4:44 pm
1 stop6h 08m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Wed 2/4
7:10 am-11:23 am
1 stop4h 13m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/11
9:13 am-1:19 pm
1 stop4h 06m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Sacramento may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Sacramento (average of $37). Flying from Portland to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $115). 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.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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PDX - BNA
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PDX - BNA
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PDX - BNA
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PDX - BNA
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PDX - BNA
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$88 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$93 | Average$212 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$231 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$126 | Average$267 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |