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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Portland to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,715 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Portland to San Francisco range from $381 to $641, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $381 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $497 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $459 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $723 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $395 to $2,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Portland to San Francisco usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Portland to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Portland to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $711, a difference of $274.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h, compared with 8h 02m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 41m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Portland to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.