Cheap flights from Portland to Sacramento (PDX - SMF) from $41

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PDX — SMF
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Portland to Sacramento Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF)

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

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$302

One-way from

$70
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Portland to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Portland to Sacramento Intl

PDX - SMF

Price

$302 - $567

SMF

Temperature

46.4 - 75.2 °F

SMF

Rainfall

0 - 3.6 inches

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 72% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland to Sacramento at least 61 days early can save you up to 67% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland to Sacramento for as little as $313 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $409 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Sacramento?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Sacramento. Flights to Sacramento from Portland in January are about $286 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $125.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Sacramento (PDX - SMF)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Sacramento at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Portland to Sacramento

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Cheap Frontier flights from Portland to Sacramento

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Cheap Portland to Sacramento flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for PDX to SMF flights for September, October
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Portland to Sacramento 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Sacramento from Portland

The cheapest one-way flights from Portland to Sacramento
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PDX - SMF

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Portland

Wed 10/18

1 stop13h 13m

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Sat 10/21

1 stop10h 01m

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PDXSMF

Portland

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop11h 57m

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PDX - SMF

PDXSMF

Portland

Sat 11/4

1 stop6h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/6

1 stop5h 10m

PortlandSacramento Intl

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PDXSMF

Portland

Mon 10/2

1 stop13h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/4

1 stop6h 04m

PortlandSacramento Intl

PDX - SMF

PDXSMF

Portland

Wed 10/18

Nonstop1h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/21

1 stop10h 01m

PortlandSacramento Intl

PDX - SMF

PDXSMF

Portland

Wed 10/18

1 stop4h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop6h 03m

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PDXSMF

Portland

Fri 11/3

1 stop18h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/5

1 stop19h 56m

PortlandSacramento Intl

PDX - SMF

PDXSMF

Portland

Wed 10/18

Nonstop1h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/21

Nonstop1h 40m

PortlandSacramento Intl

PDX - SMF

PDXSMF

Portland

Sat 11/18

1 stop4h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/23

1 stop4h 08m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Sacramento, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. 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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,017 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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

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

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Portland to Sacramento flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Sacramento?

Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from Portland. Booking flights from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento Intl (SMF) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Sacramento from 4 different airlines. 1h 30m is how long a flight from Portland to Sacramento Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to Sacramento for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $68, but on average you can expect to pay $101.

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

Cheapflights has at least 10 direct flights from Portland to Sacramento under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Portland to Sacramento is less than $339.

Are there last-minute flights available from Portland to Sacramento for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Portland to Sacramento within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Portland to Sacramento flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Sacramento round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to Sacramento round-trip from $68. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $129, and Alaska Airlines, from $148. Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Sacramento one-way?

$41 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $70 and $79, respectively.

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Sacramento?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Sacramento consider choosing Horizon Air (96%), Alaska Airlines (88%) or Southwest (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Sacramento?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Portland - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $68.

What does PDX to SMF mean?

PDX and SMF are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. PDX to SMF refers to a flight route from Portland Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

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Alternative routes for Portland to Sacramento

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Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to Sacramento

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Portland to Sacramento choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$94Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$161Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Portland to Sacramento

See what time of day planes typically take off from Portland to Sacramento
24%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
26%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
32%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
18%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Portland to Sacramento

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Portland to Sacramento
Sunday5daily flights
Monday7daily flights
Tuesday5daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday7daily flights
Friday7daily flights
Saturday5daily flights
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