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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

Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 8:50 pmSMF-PDX
1h 37mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:25 pmPDX-SMF
1h 35mnonstop
$92Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:17 amSJC-PDX
5h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 11:54 pmPDX-SJC
8h 44m1 stop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 7:50 pmSJC-PDX
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 10:30 amPDX-SJC
1h 50mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
8:45 pm - 10:15 pmSMF-PDX
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:40 pmPDX-SMF
1h 30mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Mon, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 10
Frontier Logo
2:31 pm - 4:49 pmONT-PDX
2h 18mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:13 am - 1:36 pmPDX-ONT
2h 23mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
Frontier Logo
3:43 pm - 6:06 pmONT-PDX
2h 23mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:25 pm - 2:48 pmPDX-ONT
2h 23mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
Delta Logo
5:09 pm - 10:35 pmSMF-PDX
5h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:14 am - 1:55 pmPDX-SMF
7h 41m1 stop
$117Delta
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Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
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9:43 am - 12:14 pmLAX-PDX
2h 31mnonstop
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3:10 pm - 8:16 pmPDX-LAX
5h 06m1 stop
$120
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Mon, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 6
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6:00 am - 8:35 amSAN-PDX
2h 35mnonstop
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3:10 pm - 11:06 pmPDX-SAN
7h 56m1 stop
$132
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Delta Logo
11:35 am - 4:59 pmSJC-PDX
5h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:14 am - 1:00 pmPDX-SJC
6h 46m1 stop
$137Delta
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Portland

Flights from California to Portland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Portland 
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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

FAQs for booking flights from California to Portland

  • 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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