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Flights from Portland to San Francisco

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Cheapest one-way

$ 53
Alaska Airlines Mon, Oct 19

66% below next 30d avg. ($156)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 99
Alaska Airlines Mon, Oct 5

62% below next 30d avg. ($259)

When to travel

August Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 50m 5m faster than avg. (1h 55m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $53 , travelers can expect an average price of $156 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $99 . Flights typically take around 1h 55m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 50m minutes. There are 109 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) . Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (PDX-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Portland to San Francisco over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $53 and round-trip from $99. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PDX 9:33 PM
        1h 53m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:26 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 7:43 AM
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        PDX 9:29 AM
        San Francisco - Portland | Mon, Oct 12 | Alaska Airlines
        $99 $183
        46% off
        46% off
        $183 $99
      • PDX 2:53 PM
        1h 54m
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:47 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 9:25 PM
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        PDX 11:14 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Mon, Oct 12 | Alaska Airlines
        $101 $183
        45% off
        45% off
        $183 $101
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 2:57 PM
        1h 47m
        Nonstop
        PDX 4:44 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
        $101 $183
        45% off
        45% off
        $183 $101
      • PDX 5:53 PM
        2h 1m
        Nonstop
        SFO 7:54 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 1 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 7:43 AM
        1h 46m
        Nonstop
        PDX 9:29 AM
        San Francisco - Portland | Thu, Oct 8 | Alaska Airlines
        $101
        45% off
        $183 $101
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 2:57 PM
        1h 47m
        Nonstop
        PDX 4:44 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Mon, Oct 19 | Alaska Airlines
        $103
        44% off
        $183 $103
      • PDX 5:53 PM
        2h 1m
        Nonstop
        SFO 7:54 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 11:42 AM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        PDX 1:32 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Sat, Oct 3 | Alaska Airlines
        $103
        44% off
        $183 $103
      • PDX 7:18 AM
        2h 5m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:23 AM
        Portland - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 6:59 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        PDX 8:50 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Wed, Oct 14 | Alaska Airlines
        $105
        43% off
        $183 $105
      • PDX 5:48 PM
        1h 59m
        Nonstop
        SFO 7:47 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 2:57 PM
        1h 47m
        Nonstop
        PDX 4:44 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
        $105
        43% off
        $183 $105
      • PDX 2:53 PM
        1h 54m
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:47 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 2:57 PM
        1h 47m
        Nonstop
        PDX 4:44 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        $105
        43% off
        $183 $105
      • PDX 2:53 PM
        1h 54m
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:47 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 15 | Alaska Airlines
        SFO 9:03 AM
        1h 49m
        Nonstop
        PDX 10:52 AM
        San Francisco - Portland | Mon, Oct 19 | Alaska Airlines
        $170
        7% off
        $183 $170
      • PDX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        PDX 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Portland | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PDX 9:33 PM
        1h 53m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:26 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | Alaska Airlines
        $53 $60
        12% off
        12% off
        $60 $53
      • PDX 9:32 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:22 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Alaska Airlines
        $53 $60
        12% off
        12% off
        $60 $53
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Alaska Airlines
        $54 $60
        10% off
        10% off
        $60 $54
      • PDX 9:32 PM
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:22 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
        $54
        10% off
        $60 $54
      • PDX 9:33 PM
        1h 53m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:26 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 9:33 PM
        1h 53m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:26 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 7:37 PM
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:28 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Alaska Airlines
        $55
        8% off
        $60 $55
      • PDX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Portland - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Portland to San Francisco operate an average of 67 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 35.0% on-time departure rate and a 58.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Portland to San Francisco flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Alaska Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Portland to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Portland to San Francisco

The distance between Portland and San Francisco is approximately 886.36 km. It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on average to fly from Portland to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price $53
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $99
Off-season for travel August
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 886.36 km
Average flight time 1 hour 55 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines
Frequency ～52/week
Flight statistics for the Portland–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Portland to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Portland to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Portland to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Portland to San Francisco is September, with an average price of $129; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to $336.

$336
$233
$129
$26
  • $129
    Sep
  • $168
    Oct
  • $336
    Nov
  • $140
    Dec
  • $150
    Jan
  • $193
    Feb
  • $263
    Mar
  • $179
    Apr
  • $201
    May
  • $247
    Jun
  • $183
    Jul
  • $207
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to San Francisco during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Portland to San Francisco during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco are available on Oct 10, with fares starting at $58.

$115
$87
$58
$30
    Cheapest
  • $115
    8
    Oct
  • $65
    9
  • $58
    10
  • $58
    11
  • $85
    12
  • $59
    13
  • $67
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco (PDX-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Alaska Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $53 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PDX to SFO on Mon, Oct 19), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $99 departing on Mon, Oct 5 and returning on Mon, Oct 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Portland to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to fly from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 109 flight per week flying from Portland to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2818 (06:58) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA7514 (07:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Portland to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Oct 19, with one-way flights priced at just $53.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Portland to San Francisco is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland to San Francisco on September 30, 2026 with Alaska Airlines, with prices starting at $103.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (PDX-SFO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Portland is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Portland to San Francisco is $156. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Portland to San Francisco is $259. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Portland and San Francisco, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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