$87 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Chico

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Cheapest round-trip
$167
Typical prices: $357-$217
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/30Tue 6/2
PDX - SMF • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$168
Typical prices: $347-$237
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/3Wed 6/3
PDX - SMF • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to Chico. It is served by Sacramento (SMF), located 72.5 miles from Chico.
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Chico (PDX-SMF)

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

Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:44 pm - 7:26 pm
PDX
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SMF
1h 42mnonstop
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2:52 pm - 4:30 pm
SMF
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PDX
1h 38mnonstop
$167Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
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9:39 am - 11:17 am
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SMF
1h 38mnonstop
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2:52 pm - 4:30 pm
SMF
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PDX
1h 38mnonstop
$168Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
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5:44 pm - 7:26 pm
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SMF
1h 42mnonstop
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2:52 pm - 4:30 pm
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PDX
1h 38mnonstop
$173Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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5:44 pm - 7:26 pm
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SMF
1h 42mnonstop
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2:52 pm - 4:30 pm
SMF
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PDX
1h 38mnonstop
$175Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6
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8:15 pm - 9:45 pm
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SMF
1h 30mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$177Southwest
Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:10 am - 11:20 am
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SMF
6h 10m
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8:55 pm - 10:25 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$182Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
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11:45 am - 6:10 pm
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SMF
6h 25m
1 stop
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8:50 pm - 10:25 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
$183Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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10:25 am - 6:05 pm
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SMF
7h 40m
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6:40 am - 8:10 am
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1h 30mnonstop
$185Southwest
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6
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12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
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5:35 pm - 11:55 pm
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6h 20m
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$187Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:40 am - 2:25 pm
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SMF
6h 45m
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8:50 pm - 10:25 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
$188Southwest
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to Sacramento

When to book flights from Portland to Chico

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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Chico

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Chico?

    When flying out of Portland you’ll be using Portland. Chico does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Sacramento Intl airport, which is 72.5 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Portland to Chico take?

    Direct flights cover the 479 miles separating Portland and Chico in about 1h 25m.

  • How many flights are there between Portland and Chico?

    15 direct flights run between Portland and Chico on a daily basis. On average, there are about 106 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Portland and Chico?

    Consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

    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 Chico.

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

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

    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 Chico 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 Chico?

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

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to Chico?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Portland and Chico found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $41. Southwest offered a round-trip connection from $99 and Alaska Airlines from $111.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Portland to Chico

  • There is no airport in Chico. Instead, you’ll be flying into Sacramento Airport when flying between Portland and Chico.
  • The cheapest flight from Portland to Chico was found 71 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is September.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving Portland to Chico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to Chico? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4304 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2026
LAS - SFO
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

Aircraft was freezing, cold air blowing on me the entire time and the individual fans were turned off.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

we waited for 50 minutes to check a bag and missed a flight. do better.

The flight crew was very professional and pleasant. Our flight was delayed 3 hours, but Kayak informed me in advance

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

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