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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:32 am
• Latest: departs at 10:57 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Portland takes 1h 52m, covering 550 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 San Francisco to Portland range from $201 to $405, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $288 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $288 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Portland flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 18%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $132 to $811. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Portland flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Portland route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from San Francisco to Portland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $247 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $370, a difference of $123.

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

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Portland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 05m, compared with 7h 38m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 9h 04m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Portland flights:

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

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

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

Yes. The Christian Science Reading Room offers a place to read, relax and meditate. It is located in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Level 2, near Door 9 from the Departures Level curb. The Berman Reflection Room is another quiet space for contemplation. It is located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, landside.

Travelers can use public or private transportation between Portland International Airport (PDX) and the Portland Japanese Gardens. Driving takes 25 minutes. For public transportation, the MAX Red Line tram to Washington Park MAX Station takes roughly 48–49 minutes. From there, the Explore Washington Park Free Shuttle goes to the Portland Japanese Gardens.

From baggage claim, go through the south tunnel to the rental car center, which is outside baggage claim and to the right.

Cabs from companies such as Radio Cab Company are available at the Transportation Plaza on Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage at PDX.

Yes, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has two outdoor pet relief stations outside Terminals 1 and 3. Indoor stations are located in International Terminal A, the International Terminal G Gates, Terminal 1 B Gates, Terminal 1 C Gates near C5, Terminal 2 D Gates and Terminal 3 at the entrance to Gates F11–F22.

Yes, travelers in United Polaris business class or those holding an outbound boarding pass for long-haul international first or business class on a Star Alliance member airline, can access the United Polaris Lounge.