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$104+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to San Francisco (PWM - SFO)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — SFO
May 17 — May 241
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$104
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$483
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-San Francisco flights.
From Portland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Portland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:15 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 17mJetBlue
Mon 10/610:30 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop11h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:00 amPWM - SFO
1 stop11h 21mDelta
Sat 8/1612:40 amSFO - PWM
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/12$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:16 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/511:47 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:10 amPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3011:30 amSFO - PWM
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:00 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Sun 9/148:35 amSFO - PWM
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$404
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/177:30 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/76:14 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$413
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/612:40 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop22h 28mSun Country Air
Sat 7/196:14 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop14h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/11$455
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:16 pmPWM - SFO
2 stops20h 23mBreeze Airways
Mon 7/1412:29 pmSFO - PWM
3 stops21h 36mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/11$825

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

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PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Mon 9/29

2:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop12h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

10:30 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$293

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:40 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 16m

$294

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Thu 10/2

1:16 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:47 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 45m

$308

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Mon 5/26

6:10 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

11:30 am-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$327

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Mon 9/8

2:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

8:35 am-12:10 am

2 stops12h 35m

$404

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sun 7/6

12:40 pm-8:08 am

1 stop22h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

6:14 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 31m

$455

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Thu 6/5

3:17 pm-10:53 pm

3 stops34h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

6:08 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$668

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Fri 7/11

6:16 pm-11:39 am

2 stops20h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

12:29 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops21h 36m

$825

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 5/28

6:10 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 13m

$104

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 5/28

4:01 pm-12:22 am

2 stops11h 21m

$114

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Portland, Maine-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 Portland, Maine-San Francisco 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 Portland to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland, Maine to San Francisco is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Portland, Maine to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 PWM to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Portland, Maine to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta from Portland to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to San Francisco round-trip?

    JetBlue, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that JetBlue is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland, Maine to San Francisco are United Airlines ($104), American Airlines ($114), and Delta ($139).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San Francisco 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 Portland, Maine to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Portland, Maine to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Portland to San Francisco. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$320Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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