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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$108

Overall average: $247

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Cheapest non-stop

$117

Typical prices: $219-$336

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Cheap Flights from California to Portland

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to Portland 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.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Portland

Sun, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 24

12:29 pm - 3:04 pmONT-PDX

2h 35mnonstop

3:59 pm - 11:57 pmPDX-ONT

7h 58m1 stop

$108Frontier

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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15

6:15 am - 9:34 amONT-PDX

27h 19m1 stop

9:31 am - 9:17 pmPDX-ONT

11h 46m1 stop

$110Frontier

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

7:50 pm - 9:25 pmSMF-PDX

1h 35mnonstop

7:25 pm - 8:55 pmPDX-SMF

1h 30mnonstop

$117Southwest

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

5:20 am - 10:50 amSMF-PDX

5h 30m1 stop

7:25 pm - 8:55 pmPDX-SMF

1h 30mnonstop

$127Southwest

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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13

8:16 am - 9:56 amSMF-PDX

1h 40mnonstop

5:35 pm - 7:07 pmPDX-SMF

1h 32mnonstop

$131Alaska Airlines

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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 3

3:11 pm - 5:04 pmSJC-PDX

1h 53mnonstop

12:33 pm - 2:23 pmPDX-SJC

1h 50mnonstop

$137Alaska Airlines

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7

8:16 am - 9:56 amSMF-PDX

1h 40mnonstop

7:00 am - 8:31 amPDX-SMF

1h 31mnonstop

$146Hawaiian Airlines

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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8

6:59 pm - 8:50 pmSFO-PDX

1h 51mnonstop

7:04 am - 8:59 amPDX-SFO

1h 55mnonstop

$148Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13

4:50 pm - 12:04 amOAK-PDX

7h 14m1 stop

5:25 pm - 10:00 pmPDX-OAK

4h 35m1 stop

$152Delta

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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13

4:50 pm - 12:04 amOAK-PDX

7h 14m1 stop

5:25 pm - 10:00 pmPDX-OAK

4h 35m1 stop

$157Delta

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Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$50

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.

Flight from Sacramento to Portland

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSNA-PDXApr 2025

Look at the seat assignments before you commit

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesBUR-PDXNov 2024

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

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-PDXNov 2024

Leaver for the airport sooner especially during the holidays.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesONT-PDXOct 2024

Portland is a big airport, give yourself time.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSNA-PDXApr 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 AirlinesSTS-PDXMay 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 AirlinesSNA-PDXDec 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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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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