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

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 California to Portland.

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

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

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 Portland with an airline and back to California with another airline.

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

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 Portland from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

4:02 pm - 6:37 pm

SAN

PDX

2h 35mnonstop

2:03 pm - 4:36 pm

PDX

SAN

2h 33mnonstop

$159Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8

10:57 am - 4:51 pm

SAN

PDX

5h 54m

1 stop

5:15 am - 11:57 am

PDX

SAN

6h 42m

1 stop

$159American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

7:03 am - 11:45 am

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PDX

4h 42m

1 stop

5:10 pm - 11:51 pm

PDX

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6h 41m

1 stop

$162Delta

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

7:03 am - 11:45 am

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PDX

4h 42m

1 stop

5:34 pm - 11:42 pm

PDX

SAN

6h 08m

1 stop

$162Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

4:10 pm - 9:20 pm

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PDX

5h 10m

2 stops

6:35 am - 11:05 am

PDX

SAN

4h 30m

1 stop

$162Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

4:55 pm - 7:20 pm

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PDX

2h 25mnonstop

8:00 am - 10:25 am

PDX

SAN

2h 25mnonstop

$162Southwest

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11

7:02 am - 8:49 am

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PDX

1h 47mnonstop

7:00 am - 9:02 am

PDX

SJC

2h 02mnonstop

$162Alaska Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19

7:20 am - 9:02 am

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PDX

1h 42mnonstop

5:56 pm - 12:18 am

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6h 22m

1 stop

$166Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22

7:20 am - 9:02 am

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PDX

1h 42mnonstop

12:20 pm - 6:45 pm

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6h 25m

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$166Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

9:40 am - 4:51 pm

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PDX

7h 11m

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5:15 am - 11:51 am

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6h 36m

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$183American Airlines

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Flight from San Francisco to Portland

TylerFlew with Alaska Airlines

SFO

PDX

Jul 2026

Don't leave hungry. No food on these short flights.

MartaFlew with Alaska Airlines

SFO

PDX

Mar 2026

Security is fast. It is run by a private company and not TSA. Lines move quickly. Immigration/customs is a smooth operation.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

ONT

PDX

Mar 2026

TSA security isn’t bad, sometimes gets crowded right before another flight goes out. Smaller airport but has many flight options.

VirginiaFlew with Alaska Airlines

LAX

PDX

Dec 2025

I get a little motion sickness even in a car and wasn’t sure if i needed for flight, lesson learned. so Even if you have a little bit of motion sickness, take your medicine before flight…

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

SNA

PDX

Apr 2025

Look at the seat assignments before you commit

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

STS

PDX

Dec 2024

Prepare for a long walk from the arrival gate to baggage claim and transportation away from the airport.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

BUR

PDX

Nov 2024

Easy check in and less crowd. Short walk to boarding gate.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

LAX

PDX

Nov 2024

Leaver for the airport sooner especially during the holidays.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

ONT

PDX

Oct 2024

Portland is a big airport, give yourself time.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

SNA

PDX

Apr 2024

If you’re going to Disney, get a pass for EVE to request a direct pickup from the airport to your hotel. There are instructions for how to download the app and buy your pass on signs in the taxi area.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

STS

PDX

May 2024

If you fly in the afternoon, get seats n the right side of the plan because the glare of the sun is pretty bad

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

SNA

PDX

Dec 2023

The further you are into the calendar year you are more likely to have schedule changes due to the local noise restrictions

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Portland?
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 California to Portland.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Portland?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from California 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 California to Portland?
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 Portland with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Portland?
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 Portland from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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