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Cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco from C$ 98

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SFO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Portland to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 195

One-way from

C$ 98

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 277

Good round-trip deal

C$ 237 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 101 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 54m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 20 February 2025.

Tue 1/48:55 p.m.PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/47:40 a.m.SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 195
Mon 7/47:30 p.m.PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/410:35 p.m.SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 196
Tue 1/45:10 p.m.PDX - SFO
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Mon 7/46:05 a.m.SFO - PDX
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 223
Tue 8/43:00 p.m.PDX - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Wed 9/42:45 p.m.SFO - PDX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2C$ 230
Fri 14/37:00 a.m.PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 16/36:00 a.m.SFO - PDX
1 stop4h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 251

Find flights from Portland to San Francisco within your budget

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Fly from

Portland

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 1/4

8:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

7:40 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 195

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 7/4

7:30 p.m.-9:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

10:35 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 196

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 1/4

5:10 p.m.-10:23 p.m.

1 stop5h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

6:05 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 223

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 8/4

3:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

2:45 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 230

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 14/3

7:00 a.m.-8:52 a.m.

Nonstop1h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

6:00 a.m.-10:54 a.m.

1 stop4h 54m

C$ 251

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 20/5

7:21 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

C$ 98

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 3/4

7:54 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 111

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 22/4

2:52 p.m.-4:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 49m

C$ 112

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 6/3

5:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 119

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 28/3

5:26 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop6h 33m

C$ 141

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San Francisco

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

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 14 February 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 20 February 2025.

When flying from Portland to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 82% versus a flight in the morning.

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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SFO 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 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 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 20 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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 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?

    If you book a flight from Portland to San Francisco, you will be flying from Portland to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Portland (PDX) take 1h 50m for a nonstop flight. There are 46 flights from Portland to San Francisco per day from 2 airlines.

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

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at C$ 195. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 196 and C$ 223, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 C$ 98 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 111 and Alaska Airlines from C$ 112 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (90%), ANA (87%), Air China( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Portland to San Francisco is generally C$ 661, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 101. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco), you can expect to pay C$ 254 for that flight.

  • 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 C$ 276). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 2 airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 68AverageC$ 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 160AverageC$ 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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