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Find cheap flights from Portland to California from $31

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Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$67
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$58
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$83
San Jose
San Josenonstop$76
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$196
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$151
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$216
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$650
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$274
Redding
Redding1 stop$266
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Reno1 stop$93

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January

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Flight from Portland to San Francisco

FAQs - booking California flights

  • I’m visiting the central coast region of California. Where should I fly to?

    If you’re looking to explore the central coast of California, consider flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). United Airlines has one-stop layovers that go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while Alaska Airlines’ layovers stop at Seattle (SEA). Alternatively, consider flights to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP). Alaska Airlines provides a nonstop flight as well as a one-stop layover that goes to Las Vegas (LAS).

  • What airport should I use on my flight from Portland to the Bay Area?

    If you’re flying from Portland to California to explore the Bay Area region, consider flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines provide nonstop flight service to San Francisco Airport. In addition, you might consider flights to San Jose International Airport (SJC). Alaska Airlines provides nonstop flights, while Delta provides one-stop layovers that go to Seattle (SEA) before landing at San Jose Airport.

  • I want to explore southern California. Where should I fly to?

    If you’d like to explore the southern region of California, consider flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Delta and Alaska Airlines both provide nonstop flight service to LAX. Alternatively, you might consider flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN). United Airlines provides layover flights that stop in San Francisco (SFO), while Alaska Airlines and Delta provide layovers that stop in Seattle (SEA).

  • I’m flying from Portland to visit the southeastern deserts of California. Where should I fly?

    If you’re keen on visiting the southeastern deserts of California, consider flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to either Ontario International Airport (ONT) or Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Alaska Airlines provides nonstop flights to both ONT and PSP, while Delta provides layover flights that stop at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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

    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 California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to California 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 California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to California 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 California?

    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 California 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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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Portland to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $60 one-way - $110 round-trip; Los Angeles $113 one-way - $232 round-trip; San Francisco $89 one-way - $142 round-trip
  • Morning departure is around 3% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • If you want to relax a bit before your departure to California, Portland International Airport (PDX) has three main lounges. Alaska Lounge is located near Gate C5 and the United Club is near Gate E1. Both allow payment at the door. The Delta Sky Lounge is between Gates D5 and D7 and requires membership for access.
  • For ease of travel for passengers with reduced mobility, Portland International Airport has accessible restrooms, accessible parking spaces, wheelchair assistance upon request, and recognition of hidden disabilities through the Sunflower program. In addition, the airport has pet relief areas near Gate D5 and C5.
  • Concerned about eco-friendliness on flights from Portland to California? American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, in part by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in their fleets. Alaska Airlines aims for the same by 2040, and Frontier Airlines will have one of the most fuel-efficient fleets around.
  • If you’re looking to fly nonstop from Portland Airport to California, Alaska Airlines provides nonstop flights to San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego International Airport (SAN), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Additionally, Delta provides nonstop flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If you have some extra time to spare before your flight leaves from Portland International Airport, consider visiting the Hollywood Theater in Concourse C. It plays short family-friendly films, and it’s free to enter. Additionally, Portland Airport hosts both art exhibits and live music throughout the single terminal.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to California? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10419 reviews
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

8.0 ExcellentLiam, May 2024SLC - SJC
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Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Seating for almost 3 hours in the plan before aircraft takeoff. Very exhausted .

The bathroom did not have hand soap. That is unacceptable.

Moderate size plane, not completely full, easy boarding, some rows with just 2 seats so a couple can have a row to themselves

The experience was generally above average. The only downside was the absence of WiFi during my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco.

Headphones for the movies have too much bass and can't be adjusted. Almost impossible to hear. Great movie selections but can't really watch them because you can't hear them. Also the system is very slow.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Once again my complaint is how close the seats are together. Also, the bathrooms were not very clean by the second half of the flight.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

It was fine. The seating was tight. My husband is 6' 2", so we were glad to get seats with no one in front of him. I was glad that the plane wasn't packed so I could spread out.

Terrible quality wifi and they charge a lot for it. They nickel and dime you for everything.

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