Cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco (PDX - SFO) from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PDX — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Portland to San Francisco are usually found in April or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

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

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$69
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Portland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Portland to San Francisco

PDX - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 83% by booking at least 38 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Portland to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $305.

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

Flights from Portland to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Portland to San Francisco in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $138.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Portland to San Francisco

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from Portland to San Francisco. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Portland to San Francisco. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $197.80 RT, a price that is 70% cheaper than the average Portland to San Francisco flight. The cheapest flight found was $81 RT. Portland Airport is the most common Portland airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Portland to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Delta flights from Portland to San Francisco

Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Portland to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Portland to San Francisco is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $242.80 RT. This price is typically 72% cheaper than other airlines that offer Portland to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $99. Portland Airport is the most common Portland airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Portland to San Francisco, Delta flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Portland to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

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

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Portland found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Portland

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Portland

The cheapest one-way flights from Portland to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Portland to San Francisco. Users needing a return flight from Portland to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.

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1 stop15h 07m

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1 stop10h 37m

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Wed 10/18

1 stop8h 04m

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1 stop6h 10m

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Mon 10/16

1 stop11h 49m

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Mon 10/23

1 stop22h 07m

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Tue 10/24

1 stop7h 44m

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1 stop6h 10m

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Wed 10/18

1 stop8h 04m

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Sat 10/21

2 stops9h 11m

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Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 44m

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Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 49m

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Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 50m

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Sun 11/5

Nonstop1h 53m

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Wed 1/17

1 stop8h 07m

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1 stop7h 49m

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Wed 11/8

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 11/10

1 stop4h 23m

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Deals found on 9/30

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Frontier from Portland to San Francisco. 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
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

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

What airports do I use to fly from Portland to San Francisco?

Booking a flight from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Portland to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 42 flights from Portland to San Francisco, all of which are around 1h 44m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Portland to San Francisco.

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $78, but on average you can expect to pay $98.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Portland to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Portland to San Francisco is less than $206.

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

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

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

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

How popular is this Portland to San Francisco flight route?

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

On average, you can expect to see 42 flights from Portland to San Francisco a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 45% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 14% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Portland to San Francisco?

A quick flight from Portland to San Francisco can take about 15h 07m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $78. The distance from Portland to San Francisco is about 553 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to San Francisco round-trip from $78. You may be able to fly from Portland to San Francisco for 65% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $39 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $69 and Alaska Airlines from $79 one-way.

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to San Francisco?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to San Francisco consider choosing Sun Country Air (100%), Horizon Air (97%) or Iberia (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco?

The cheapest flight price from Portland to San Francisco is $79. On average you can expect to pay $894. The most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $94.

What does PDX to SFO mean?

PDX and SFO 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 SFO refers to a flight route from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport.

Alternative routes for Portland to San Francisco

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Top 5 airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Portland to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$81Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FrontierCheapest$86Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$99Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$176Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Portland to San Francisco
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
37%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
37%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Portland to San Francisco
Sunday30daily flights
Monday53daily flights
Tuesday42daily flights
Wednesday33daily flights
Thursday44daily flights
Friday52daily flights
Saturday41daily flights

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