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£52 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals from Portland to San Francisco (PDX-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Portland to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Portland to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to San Francisco.
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13:40 - 15:41PDX-SFO
2h 01mdirect
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08:00 - 09:45SFO-PDX
1h 45mdirect
Fri, 25 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
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07:21 - 09:15PDX-SFO
1h 54mdirect
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11:49 - 13:36SFO-PDX
1h 47mdirect
£98Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 4 Jun
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07:21 - 09:15PDX-SFO
1h 54mdirect
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08:00 - 09:45SFO-PDX
1h 45mdirect
£103Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 22 May - Mon, 26 May
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07:00 - 08:49PDX-SFO
1h 49mdirect
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12:03 - 13:50SFO-PDX
1h 47mdirect
£106Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 23 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
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08:55 - 15:56PDX-SFO
7h 01m1 stop
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05:55 - 10:24SFO-PDX
4h 29m1 stop
£117Delta
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Wed, 18 Jun - Thu, 26 Jun
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07:37 - 09:28PDX-SFO
1h 51mdirect
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07:15 - 08:57SFO-PDX
1h 42mdirect
£123United Airlines
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Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
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20:00 - 00:04PDX-SFO
4h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 - 19:04SFO-PDX
7h 49m1 stop
£125Delta
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Fri, 23 May - Wed, 28 May
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14:55 - 20:55PDX-SFO
6h 00m1 stop
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13:55 - 20:50SFO-PDX
6h 55m2 stops
£129Southwest
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Wed, 28 May - Sat, 31 May
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18:55 - 23:25PDX-SFO
4h 30m1 stop
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17:55 - 00:15SFO-PDX
6h 20m1 stop
£147Southwest
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Mon, 9 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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09:54 - 11:46PDX-SFO
1h 52mdirect
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07:10 - 08:57SFO-PDX
1h 47mdirect
£153United Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Portland to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-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 specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United First offers ample legroom, up to seven inches more than economy.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your cabin bag.

Lufthansa

Economy Light offers savings for short trips without checked luggage.


Business Class includes priority boarding and two checked bags up to 23 kg each.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to San Francisco flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Portland to San Francisco, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Portland, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost £72 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £230 and £157 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Portland to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £160, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
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 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Portland to San Francisco

Low season

March

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£52
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 73% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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.

Flights from Portland to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Portland to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-SFOJun 2024
Don’t fly Frontier. They refuse customer assistance and scam people on checking bags.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-SFOJan 2024
Go first class or choose another airline. At least I will.

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 £69 for a one-way ticket and £130 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, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta 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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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 San Francisco to Portland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £94 or less one-way.
  • 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 Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to San Francisco

Monday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +22 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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Direct returns

San Francisco to Portland

Monday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Tuesday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Thursday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +23 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Top airline flying from Portland to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.9
FrontierOverall score based on 3283 reviews
4.8Food
6.2Boarding
6.8Crew
4.6Entertainment
5.6Comfort
Airline reviews

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2025PHL - MIA
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Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

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