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$68+ Cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco (PDX - SFO)

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PDX — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Portland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Portland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to San Francisco.
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/267:40 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/88:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$147
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:52 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/58:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$149
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2611:55 amPDX - SFO
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Sat 5/31:45 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/27$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/165:53 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/2312:06 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/1310:40 amPDX - SFO
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Wed 5/142:45 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/1410:00 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1610:35 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$172
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:20 amPDX - SFO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/288:00 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/109:27 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sun 4/2010:59 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$198

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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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Portland

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Price

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 4/26

7:40 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

8:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$147

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 5/1

9:52 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$149

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 4/26

11:55 am-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:45 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$157

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 4/16

5:53 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:06 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$159

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 5/13

10:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$162

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 5/14

10:00 am-11:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

10:35 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$172

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 4/24

6:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

8:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$173

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 4/10

9:27 pm-7:45 am

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

10:59 pm-8:47 am

1 stop9h 48m

$198

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 5/6

2:52 pm-4:41 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$68

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/29

5:50 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$69

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Deals found on 3/28

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-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-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Portland to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Portland to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats offer a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early check-in helps secure your place as Frontier overbooks flights frequently.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles with up to five members for easier ticket upgrades.

Airports
PDX

Expect security wait times up to 15 minutes off-peak, longer during rush hours. Use Express Lanes if eligible for faster processing.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for the cheapest travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland 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 March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 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 March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 70% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday 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 San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 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 31 flights from Portland to San Francisco, all of which are around 1h 48m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Portland to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Portland to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to San Francisco round-trip from $147. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $149, and American Airlines, from $159. You may be able to fly from Portland to San Francisco for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $68 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $69 and Southwest from $84 one-way.

  • 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 (90%) or ANA (89%) 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 $78. On average you can expect to pay $1,900. The most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $126.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$86FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$72Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$121Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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