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£69 Find cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Francisco (PDX-SFO)

 
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06:10 - 08:03PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:58 - 23:40SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£124Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 13 Jul - Sa, 13 Jul
11:20 - 13:13PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
08:43 - 10:25SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£136Alaska Airlines
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Do, 8 Aug - Di, 13 Aug
12:33 - 20:21PDX-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
17:25 - 23:03SFO-PDX
5h 38m1 stop
£139Delta
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Di, 11 Jun - Di, 18 Jun
11:20 - 13:13PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
18:57 - 22:42SFO-PDX
3h 45m1 stop
£143Alaska Airlines
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Do, 8 Aug - Di, 13 Aug
07:00 - 08:52PDX-SFO
1h 52mdirect
17:46 - 22:40SFO-PDX
4h 54m1 stop
£144Alaska Airlines
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Mi, 12 Jun - Mo, 17 Jun
06:10 - 08:03PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:59 - 23:41SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£144Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 27 Jul - Fr, 2 Aug
18:07 - 23:44PDX-SFO
5h 37m1 stop
08:00 - 09:48SFO-PDX
1h 48mdirect
£147Alaska Airlines
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Mi, 5 Jun - So, 9 Jun
17:04 - 23:52PDX-SFO
6h 48m1 stop
05:55 - 10:46SFO-PDX
4h 51m1 stop
£148Delta
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Di, 25 Jun - Mi, 26 Jun
17:04 - 23:52PDX-SFO
6h 48m1 stop
05:55 - 10:46SFO-PDX
4h 51m1 stop
£151Delta
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Di, 11 Jun - So, 16 Jun
23:59 - 22:52PDX-SFO
22h 53m1 stop
23:59 - 16:34SFO-PDX
16h 35m1 stop
£308Sun Country Air
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Fr, 7 Jun - So, 9 Jun
05:15 - 09:32PDX-SFO
4h 17m1 stop
£69Delta
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Mi, 12 Jun
13:44 - 19:58PDX-SFO
6h 14m1 stop
£74Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 7 Sep
06:00 - 07:53PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
£75Alaska Airlines
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So, 16 Jun
17:04 - 23:52PDX-SFO
6h 48m1 stop
£78Delta
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Di, 25 Jun
16:40 - 23:17PDX-SFO
6h 37m1 stop
£81Delta
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Do, 15 Aug
05:00 - 10:40PDX-SFO
5h 40m1 stop
£82Alaska Airlines
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Mo, 1 Jul
15:40 - 17:28PDX-SFO
1h 48mdirect
£91Frontier
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Mo, 2 Sep
23:59 - 11:07PDX-SFO
11h 08m1 stop
£136Sun Country Air
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Mo, 17 Jun
08:56 - 00:17PDX-SFO
15h 21m3 stops
£393United Airlines
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Mi, 22 Mai
00:59 - 13:40PDX-SFO
12h 41m2 stops
£559American Airlines
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So, 1 Sep
07:00 - 08:52PDX-SFO
1h 52mdirect
19:55 - 21:40SFO-PDX
1h 45mdirect
£234Alaska Airlines
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So, 19 Mai - Sa, 1 Jun
15:15 - 21:50PDX-SFO
6h 35m1 stop
06:00 - 10:34SFO-PDX
4h 34m1 stop
£479Delta
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Fr, 17 Mai - So, 19 Mai
09:26 - 21:11PDX-SFO
11h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 13:23SFO-PDX
7h 23m1 stop
£494Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 18 Mai - So, 19 Mai
09:26 - 15:44PDX-SFO
6h 18m1 stop
18:55 - 23:41SFO-PDX
4h 46m1 stop
£570Alaska Airlines
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Fr, 17 Mai - Fr, 17 Mai
06:10 - 08:03PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:58 - 23:40SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£124Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 13 Jul - Sa, 13 Jul
11:20 - 13:13PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
08:43 - 10:25SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£136Alaska Airlines
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Do, 8 Aug - Di, 13 Aug
06:10 - 08:03PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:59 - 23:41SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£144Alaska Airlines
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Sa, 27 Jul - So, 4 Aug
06:00 - 07:53PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
06:50 - 08:37SFO-PDX
1h 47mdirect
£148Alaska Airlines
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So, 16 Jun - Fr, 23 Aug
10:48 - 12:37PDX-SFO
1h 49mdirect
19:55 - 21:40SFO-PDX
1h 45mdirect
£155Alaska Airlines
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Di, 4 Jun - Di, 4 Jun
06:00 - 07:53PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:58 - 23:40SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£179Alaska Airlines
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So, 28 Jul - Sa, 3 Aug
10:48 - 12:37PDX-SFO
1h 49mdirect
16:55 - 18:40SFO-PDX
1h 45mdirect
£187Alaska Airlines
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Di, 28 Mai - Di, 28 Mai
06:00 - 07:53PDX-SFO
1h 53mdirect
21:59 - 23:41SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£192Alaska Airlines
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So, 28 Jul - Fr, 2 Aug
07:00 - 08:52PDX-SFO
1h 52mdirect
14:10 - 15:57SFO-PDX
1h 47mdirect
£242Alaska Airlines
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Do, 6 Jun - Do, 6 Jun
14:58 - 16:50PDX-SFO
1h 52mdirect
19:55 - 21:37SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£299Alaska Airlines
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Do, 4 Jul - Mo, 8 Jul
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
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18h 07mdirect
21:41 - 15:40Emeryville-
Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£95Amtrak
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Sa, 27 Jul - Sa, 3 Aug
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
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18h 07mdirect
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Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£95Amtrak
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Fr, 2 Aug - So, 4 Aug
13:10 - 08:29Vancouver-
Emeryville
19h 19mdirect
21:41 - 16:13Emeryville-
Vancouver
18h 32mdirect
£97Amtrak
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Fr, 2 Aug - So, 4 Aug
13:15 - 08:29Vancouver-
Emeryville
19h 14mdirect
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Vancouver
18h 32mdirect
£97Amtrak
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Sa, 27 Jul - Sa, 3 Aug
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
Emeryville
18h 07mdirect
21:41 - 15:40Emeryville-
Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£166Amtrak
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Mo, 10 Jun - So, 16 Jun
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
Emeryville
18h 07mdirect
21:41 - 15:40Emeryville-
Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£179Amtrak
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Mo, 3 Jun - Fr, 7 Jun
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
Emeryville
18h 07mdirect
21:41 - 15:40Emeryville-
Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£179Amtrak
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Mo, 3 Jun - Fr, 7 Jun
14:22 - 08:29Portland Union Station-
Emeryville
18h 07mdirect
21:41 - 15:40Emeryville-
Portland Union Station
17h 59mdirect
£179Amtrak
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Mo, 3 Jun - Mi, 5 Jun
13:10 - 08:29Vancouver-
Emeryville
19h 19mdirect
21:41 - 16:13Emeryville-
Vancouver
18h 32mdirect
£182Amtrak
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Mo, 3 Jun - Mi, 5 Jun
13:10 - 08:29Vancouver-
Emeryville
19h 19mdirect
21:41 - 16:13Emeryville-
Vancouver
18h 32mdirect
£182Amtrak
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Mo, 3 Jun - Fr, 7 Jun

Flights from Portland to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost £109 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is £234 and £204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Delta (£69) and Alaska Airlines (£74). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Alaska Airlines (£124) and Delta (£139).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Portland and San Francisco?

The airlines most regularly connecting Portland to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines (9 flights per day), United Airlines (4 flights per day), and Frontier (one flight per day).

How many flights are there between Portland and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 13 and 17 nonstop flights that take off from Portland and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 106 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Portland and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Portland to San Francisco take?

The duration of a direct flight to San Francisco from Portland is typically 1h 49m. The journey crosses a distance of 550 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Portland to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 07:53.

What’s the latest departure time from Portland to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Portland to San Francisco jets off at 20:06 and lands at 22:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Portland to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Portland to San Francisco

When to book flights from Portland to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Francisco

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    Multiple airlines offer services from Portland to San Francisco, including United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. There are many nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need information about flights to pick the most suitable route, book through KAYAK.

  • Where are ATMs at Portland International Airport?

    The Portland International Airport has ATMs located at different points to help passengers access to cash quickly. You can withdraw money at the North Lobby gate area before security, in the Main Lobby gate area, and in the South Lobby gate area. ATMs are also available at Gates E3, D7, B3, D11, C3, and C13. There’s another ATM in the Baggage Claim section.

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport?

    Owners can access the pet relief area in the San Francisco International Airport. The facilities are located outside and inside the terminals. They provide essential elements for pets in transit, including drinking areas and garbage areas with dispensers. You can access the facilities in Terminal 1 at the Courtyard 2 Baggage Claim level, in Terminal 2 at the Courtyard 3 Baggage Claim level, and Terminal 3 at the Courtyard 4 Baggage Claim level.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at San Francisco Airport?

    Passengers can connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi in all terminals. To connect, enable Wi-Fi on your device and select a network named “#SFO FREE WIFI,” then launch a web browser to accept the service terms and conditions. Each authentication gives you 4h, but if you want to use it longer, just reconnect and accept the terms again.

  • How can I travel from San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several travel options if you want to access downtown San Francisco from the airport. These include the airport bus service operated by SamTrans, which offers trips to downtown San Francisco and other locations. Find the buses at the terminals. You can also use a taxi, which offers a transfer time of about 30min to downtown San Francisco. Also, the BART SFO light rail service runs from the airport to downtown San Francisco. It departs every 15min and will get you to San Francisco in about 25min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to San Francisco was £88 for a one-way ticket and £157 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to San Francisco?

    Portland and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Portland to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Portland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Portland to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £63 or less one-way and £596 or less round-trip.
  • For flights from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, many travelers prefer to use the Portland International Airport (PDX), which is served by multiple airlines.
  • While at Portland International Airport, if you want to access the internet, there’s free Wi-Fi. Switch on your device Wi-Fi and connect to “flypdx.”
  • There are many restaurants at the Portland International Airport at the concourses, including Café Yumm, Tillamook Market, Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen, and the Capers Market.
  • Smoking is not permitted within the Portland International Airport public areas, so there are smoking areas outside the terminals.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 13 miles from downtown San Francisco, is the airport of choice for people traveling from Portland to San Francisco.
  • In case you need medicine while at the San Francisco International Airport, there is a medical clinic at the International Terminal Main Hall in the Departures Area. It offers travel and occupational medical services.
  • If you’re traveling with your kids, there are nursing rooms at San Francisco International Airport located in Terminal 1 post-security, Terminal 2 pre-security, and Terminal 3 pre-security.
  • If you wish to meditate while at the San Francisco International Airport, you can visit the Barman Reflection Room, a quiet space at the International Terminal Main Hall.
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Prefer to fly direct from Portland to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Portland

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +22 more

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

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Book cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco

Cheapest flights to San Francisco from Portland found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Portland to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/6Mi
1 stopDelta
4h 17mPDX-SFO
£69
7/9Sa
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 14mPDX-SFO
£74
16/6So
directAlaska Airlines
1h 53mPDX-SFO
£75
25/6Di
1 stopDelta
6h 48mPDX-SFO
£78
15/8Do
1 stopDelta
6h 37mPDX-SFO
£81
1/7Mo
1 stopAlaska Airlines
5h 40mPDX-SFO
£82
2/9Mo
directFrontier
1h 48mPDX-SFO
£91
17/6Mo
1 stopSun Country Air
11h 08mPDX-SFO
£136
22/5Mi
3 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 21mPDX-SFO
£393
1/9So
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 41mPDX-SFO
£559

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Last minute flights from Portland to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Portland to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/5So
directAlaska Airlines
1h 52mPDX-SFO
1/6Sa
directAlaska Airlines
1h 45mSFO-PDX
£234
17/5Fr
multi-stopDelta
6h 35mPDX-SFO
19/5So
multi-stopDelta
4h 34mSFO-PDX
£479
18/5Sa
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 45mPDX-SFO
19/5So
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 23mSFO-PDX
£494
17/5Fr
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 18mPDX-SFO
17/5Fr
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
4h 46mSFO-PDX
£570

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Portland - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Portland (undefined)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Portland

Cabin classes:

£469
£1,385
£150

Browse origins:

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Flights£7531h 52m
Trains£1710h 00m