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 | $147 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $58 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $378 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Wed 12/17
12:30 pm-2:12 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 12/19
3:45 pm-5:23 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sat 12/6
5:35 pm-7:07 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 12/8
6:59 pm-8:38 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sun 2/1
10:49 am-12:22 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 2/3
12:06 pm-1:50 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Tue 12/9
5:49 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 12/16
8:16 am-9:56 am
Nonstop1h 40m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 1/16
10:49 am-12:22 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/19
2:59 pm-4:38 pm
Nonstop1h 39m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Fri 2/13
2:35 pm-4:15 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/16
7:04 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop1h 41m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Mon 12/22
10:40 pm-12:10 am
Nonstop1h 30m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 1/5
6:55 am-8:30 am
Nonstop1h 35m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sat 2/7
8:45 am-6:30 pm
2 stops9h 45m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/9
5:55 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop5h 05m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Sat 12/6
7:40 am-2:35 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 12/8
5:00 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop5h 30m
PortlandSacramento
PDX - SMF
PDXSMF
Portland
Tue 2/3
7:05 am-8:36 am
Nonstop1h 31m
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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 Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| 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 $36). Flying from Portland to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 23% 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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SFO - SAN
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SFO - SAN
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SFO - SAN
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SFO - SAN
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$88 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$93 | Average$223 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$141 | Average$284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |