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$29 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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3:34 pm - 5:21 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
1:32 pm - 3:17 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 12
6:53 pm - 8:40 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
2:53 pm - 4:38 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 18
4:23 pm - 6:11 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
3:08 pm - 4:49 pmSFO-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$60Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 23
5:00 am - 9:15 amPDX-SFO
4h 15m1 stop
3:08 pm - 4:49 pmSFO-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
Sat, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 16
6:13 pm - 8:01 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
12:05 pm - 5:26 pmSFO-PDX
5h 21m1 stop
Sat, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 31
6:50 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-SFO
4h 54m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:49 amSFO-PDX
1h 49mnonstop
$146Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 15
6:36 am - 8:25 amPDX-SFO
1h 49mnonstop
2:00 pm - 3:49 pmSFO-PDX
1h 49mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 12
5:37 pm - 12:15 amPDX-SFO
6h 38m1 stop
5:55 am - 10:49 amSFO-PDX
4h 54m1 stop
$156Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Sat, Jul 6
8:05 pm - 12:05 amPDX-SFO
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8:05 pm - 11:52 pmSFO-PDX
3h 47m1 stop
$166Delta
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Fri, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 16
10:25 am - 12:16 pmPDX-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
10:45 pm - 12:34 amSFO-PDX
1h 49mnonstop
$241United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 22
6:02 pm - 7:49 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
$29Frontier
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4:23 pm - 6:11 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
$30Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10
5:37 pm - 12:15 amPDX-SFO
6h 38m1 stop
$78Delta
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5:50 pm - 11:42 pmPDX-SFO
5h 52m1 stop
$82Alaska Airlines
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8:05 pm - 12:05 amPDX-SFO
4h 00m1 stop
$88Delta
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Fri, Jul 26
6:00 am - 7:53 amPDX-SFO
1h 53mnonstop
$95Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30
1:22 pm - 6:27 pmPDX-SFO
5h 05m1 stop
$116American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11
9:25 pm - 1:02 pmPDX-SFO
15h 37m2 stops
Sat, Jun 8
5:00 pm - 6:50 pmPDX-SFO
1h 50mnonstop
$130American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6
10:33 pm - 1:02 pmPDX-SFO
14h 29m2 stops
Wed, Jun 19
4:00 pm - 5:47 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
3:24 pm - 5:09 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$96Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 15
4:00 pm - 5:47 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
2:53 pm - 4:38 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$97Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 18
3:54 pm - 5:43 pmPDX-SFO
1h 49mnonstop
2:53 pm - 4:38 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$106Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
2:14 pm - 7:42 pmPDX-SFO
5h 28m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:35 amSFO-PDX
4h 35m1 stop
$231Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 6
5:40 pm - 9:50 pmPDX-SFO
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6:00 am - 10:35 amSFO-PDX
4h 35m1 stop
$281Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
6:16 am - 11:29 amPDX-SFO
5h 13m1 stop
11:36 am - 1:18 pmSFO-PDX
1h 42mnonstop
$296Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 18
1:25 pm - 5:56 pmPDX-SFO
4h 31m1 stop
8:55 pm - 10:37 pmSFO-PDX
1h 42mnonstop
$316Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 22
11:40 am - 7:02 pmPDX-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
4:15 pm - 11:03 pmSFO-PDX
6h 48m1 stop
$360American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4
1:22 pm - 6:27 pmPDX-SFO
5h 05m1 stop
11:36 am - 1:18 pmSFO-PDX
1h 42mnonstop
$399American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 21
7:55 am - 9:50 amPDX-SFO
1h 55mnonstop
4:37 pm - 6:28 pmSFO-PDX
1h 51mnonstop
$427United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 4
3:34 pm - 5:21 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
1:32 pm - 3:17 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 12
6:53 pm - 8:40 pmPDX-SFO
1h 47mnonstop
2:53 pm - 4:38 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 18
4:23 pm - 6:11 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
3:08 pm - 4:49 pmSFO-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$60Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 23
5:49 pm - 7:37 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
1:37 pm - 3:18 pmSFO-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$66Frontier
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Tue, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 17
1:11 pm - 3:01 pmPDX-SFO
1h 50mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:50 amSFO-PDX
1h 50mnonstop
$153Alaska Airlines
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7:28 pm - 9:16 pmPDX-SFO
1h 48mnonstop
8:43 am - 10:25 amSFO-PDX
1h 42mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:53 amPDX-SFO
1h 53mnonstop
2:53 pm - 4:38 pmSFO-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
Fri, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 25
3:59 pm - 5:50 pmPDX-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:20 amSFO-PDX
1h 50mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 7
6:00 am - 7:53 amPDX-SFO
1h 53mnonstop
11:36 am - 1:18 pmSFO-PDX
1h 42mnonstop
$231Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 3
10:25 am - 12:16 pmPDX-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
10:45 pm - 12:34 amSFO-PDX
1h 49mnonstop
$241United Airlines
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2:22 pm - 8:29 amPortland Union Station-
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18h 07mnonstop
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Portland Union Station
17h 59mnonstop
$258Amtrak
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2:22 pm - 8:29 amPortland Union Station-
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
$258Amtrak
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19h 14mnonstop
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18h 32mnonstop
$263Amtrak
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
$278Amtrak
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19h 14mnonstop
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18h 32mnonstop
$283Amtrak
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2:22 pm - 8:29 amPortland Union Station-
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
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2:22 pm - 8:29 amPortland Union Station-
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18h 07mnonstop
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17h 59mnonstop
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Portland to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 $138 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $297 and $258 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 58 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.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Portland to San Francisco were found on Frontier ($58) and Alaska Airlines ($146). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $29.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Portland and San Francisco?

In normal times, Alaska Airlines flies from Portland to San Francisco up to 9 times per day, United Airlines up to 6 times per day, and Frontier 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Portland and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Portland to San Francisco.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Portland to San Francisco. They are: Alaska Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $36 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

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

Each day, there are between 13 and 23 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 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 121 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, 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?

A direct flight to San Francisco will take on average 1h 47m to travel the 550 miles flying distance from Portland.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 6:00 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 7:53 am.

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 8:05 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% 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 round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Francisco

  • Can I get a massage while I wait at Portland International Airport?

    Yes. If you want to de-stress and soothe your muscles before your flight to SFO, consider stopping by the Dragontree Spa. Located airside on Concourse C, this spa offers holistic full-body massage, as well as foot and chair massage.

  • Is there a USO at Portland International Airport?

    Yes. You can find the USO military lounge landside near the PDX Conference Center on the Mezzanine level. This lounge is free for active-duty personnel of the US military and their dependents. Some services and amenities offered include beverages, computers, Wi-Fi, a relaxing TV lounge, video gaming, toiletries, and local information. This lounge is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed on the weekends.

  • Does Portland International Airport have any places where my children can play while we wait for our flight to San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes. There is a children's play area on Concourse C at gate C17 and on Concourse D at gate D7. The play space at C17 has an airplane theme and the one at D7 has sculpted foam animals and a bridge built onto a soft floor. Both have parental seating nearby.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport have an on-site hotel?

    Yes. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is connected to the airport by way of the AirTrain. If you want to get settled as soon as you land, consider checking into this refined and convenient accommodation. Some amenities include digital check-in, a fitness center, room service, and an on-site restaurant.

  • Where can I rent a car at San Francisco International Airport?

    Once you land, you will need to make your way to the Car Rental Center, which you can get to from any terminal by boarding the Blue Line of the AirTrain. The Car Rental Center features agencies including Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and more.

  • Can I store my luggage at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes. If you want to leave your bags at SFO while you explore the city or shop at the airport unencumbered, you can stop by the Airport Travel Agency in the International Terminal in the Main Hall, landside. Open 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, this facility charges by the hour or day.

  • 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 $29 for a one-way ticket and $58 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and San Francisco?

    No

  • 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 nonstop flights from Portland to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $218 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $241 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $89 or less one-way and $142 or less round-trip.
  • If you've got the time as you're waiting for your flight to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), consider stopping by the Hollywood Theater on Concourse C of the Portland International Airport (PDX). This theater with 22 seats shows short films about the Pacific Northwest. The films run on a 1-hour cycle, and each individual film has a running time of fewer than 10 minutes.
  • When you are waiting in Departures at PDX, keep a lookout for the PDX Dove Lewis therapy dogs. These dogs dressed in gray vests roam departures with their handlers in order to give comfort and delight to all passengers, especially ones who are feeling nervous, stressed, or bereaved.
  • If you would like to have an old-fashioned shave or get your shoes shined, stop by The Barbers located at Gate C4 on Concourse C. This retail outlet is open daily from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • 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 non-stop from Portland to San Francisco?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9197 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024PDX - SAN
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The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

The flight was about an hour late, and there was notable turbulence for a good part of it. But of course, that was not Alaska Air’s fault, and I think the crew did a good job of keeping it safe. Service suffered a little as a result (I wish I had been offered the option of purchasing food). Overall, it was ok, because we landed safe and sound. Thanks!

Sat on tarmac for 30 minutes despite staring at three empty gates, one of which we eventually pulled into

Flight was changed twice. Original flight was scheduled at 5:30pm. Weeks before flight, flight was changed to 7:00pm. On the date of flight, flight was delayed and departed at 9:00pm. This caused many problems and significantly affected our schedule at our destination.

They canceled my flight going back to SF after I was at the airport. Wanted me to take a flight 14 hours later. Not a happy camper.

I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

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

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

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.

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

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

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

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.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

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.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

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