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$39+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Palo Alto, CA

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Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Portland to Palo Alto 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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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Palo Alto (P4L). 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 January 30, 2025.

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/66:45 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Sun 2/99:59 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$39
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/106:35 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/128:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$53
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/52:40 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/128:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$67
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Wed 2/127:05 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1210:35 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$85
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/65:10 amPDX - SFO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Thu 2/64:37 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/28$131
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Sat 3/11:40 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
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2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$222
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Sat 2/17:00 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/14:00 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$238

Find flights from Portland to Palo Alto within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Palo Alto 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 January 30, 2025.

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PDX - SFO

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Sun 2/9

6:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

9:59 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$48

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PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 2/10

6:35 am-8:36 am

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

7:55 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$63

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 2/9

6:03 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

7:30 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$67

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 2/11

2:16 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

6:43 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$72

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 2/25

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

6:05 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 42m

$157

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 2/26

7:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

6:05 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$162

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PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 2/8

6:03 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$39

PortlandSan Francisco

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Portland

Sun 3/9

7:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$49

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Portland

Wed 2/19

9:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$53

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 2/4

2:16 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$59

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Palo Alto

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Palo Alto

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Palo Alto, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 P4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Palo Alto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to Palo Alto as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on October 6, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Palo Alto. 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to P4L are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Palo Alto by month

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

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

Temperature in Palo Alto by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to Palo Alto by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto?

    For a flight from Portland to Palo Alto, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 36 outbound flights to Palo Alto per day. 7 airlines have flights to Palo Alto from Portland on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Portland to Palo Alto flight route?

    Flights from Portland to Palo Alto have been viewed 199 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $39. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to Palo Alto for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Palo Alto?

    Before booking your flight to Palo Alto from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (83%), Singapore Airlines (82%), ANA( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Palo Alto?

    While on average a flight from Portland to Palo Alto is generally $973, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $28. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $53 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Palo Alto?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Portland to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Palo Alto

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Palo Alto. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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