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$49+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Modesto, CA

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PDX — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Portland to Modesto are usually found in January or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$127
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One-way from

$49
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Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$195
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Modesto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Modesto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:00 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/178:05 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$127
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:30 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/129:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:55 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/178:05 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/77:30 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/910:35 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$138
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Thu 3/134:54 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Mon 3/171:45 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/20$157
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Wed 4/165:05 amPDX - SFO
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/16:31 amSFO - PDX
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$159
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Mon 3/103:00 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 3/135:30 amSFO - PDX
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$162
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Thu 3/209:18 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Sun 3/2310:59 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$241

Find flights from Portland to Modesto within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Modesto that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Portland

Fly to

Modesto

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 3/13

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

8:05 am-9:58 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$127

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 3/13

8:55 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

11:11 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$128

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/1

3:45 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

10:35 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$138

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/1

1:00 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

4:40 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$157

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 5/5

12:09 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

5:49 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$159

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 3/12

2:33 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-1:38 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$160

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 3/10

3:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

5:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$162

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

8:10 pm-12:37 am

1 stop28h 27m

$326

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-8:18 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$49

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 5/21

5:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Modesto

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Modesto

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to Modesto including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Modesto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Modesto. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Modesto. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Modesto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Modesto (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Modesto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 PDX to MD9?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Modesto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Modesto, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Modesto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Modesto. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Modesto flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Modesto

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Modesto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to MD9 are scheduled on a Thursday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in Modesto by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Modesto 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 Modesto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Modesto by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Modesto, 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 Modesto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Modesto. 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 Modesto. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to Modesto to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Modesto. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Modesto?

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Modesto. You should not have trouble finding flights to Modesto from Portland; the airport handles an average of 46 outbound flights to Modesto per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Portland airport to Modesto. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Modesto flight route?

    This flight path from Portland to Modesto was viewed by 207 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $69 and $78 on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Modesto?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to Modesto consider choosing Horizon Air (90%), ANA (87%) or Air China (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Modesto?

    The cheapest flight price from Portland to Modesto is $38. On average you can expect to pay $888. The most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $127.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Modesto?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Modesto 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 to Modesto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Modesto (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Modesto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to Modesto

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Modesto. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$118Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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