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The Clarion Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the popular Mount Tabor Park and an 8-minute drive from Portland International Airport. The Best Western Plus is a budget-friendly option that is less than a 10-minute walk from the Alberta Rose Theatre and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

It is possible to use both public and private transportation to travel in between Portland International Airport and the Portland Japanese Gardens. If you are driving, it is best to use the I-84 West, as it takes only 26 minutes. If you are using local transportation, it is best to use the MAX Red Line tram, which takes approximately an hour.

If you are interested in planes, make sure to stop by the Aviation Museum inside the Main Hall of San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer art, look for one of 40 different exhibitions that are strewn throughout the terminals and contain a variety of paintings, sculptures, and photography. If you would like to watch a movie or play a video game, pay a visit to the InMotion Entertainment desk to rent a portable device for you to keep until your flight begins boarding.

Delta, United, and American Airlines all have private lounges in San Francisco International Airport. If you are traveling with one of these companies, make sure to check and see if you are eligible to receive a reduced rate for an entry ticket or free access.

Yes. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal who needs to go before you get on your flight to Portland, you can take advantage of the pet relief areas. There are two outdoor pet relief stations: outside Terminals 1 and 3. Indoors, you can find pet relief stations in International Terminal A, Terminal 1 at Gates B6 and C5, Terminal 2 at the D Gates, and Terminal 3 at Gate F11.

You can find privacy in the Nursing Rooms airside in Terminals 1 and 3 and both landside and airside in Terminal 2. Follow the signs for the Nursery and Family Restroom, and then use the courtesy phone to ask to be let in.

Not exactly. One hotel is connected but not actually in the airport. If you want to stay near SFO the night before your flight, consider making a reservation at the Grand Hyatt at SFO. This hotel is connected to the airport via the AirTrain, which goes to every terminal.

From baggage claim, go through the south tunnel to the rental car center, which is outside baggage claim and to the right. The lot where you pick up and return your rental vehicle is right next to the rental car facility. Some agencies at the PDX rental car facility include Avis, Enterprise, Payless, SIXT, Hertz, Budget, and others.

An efficient way to get from PDX into downtown is to take the MAX Red Line tram, which will drop you off at the Pioneer Square North station. You can also take a Line 12 bus, which takes just a few minutes longer than a tram. At the arrivals curb at PDX, you can also get a cab from companies such as Radio Cab or Portland Taxi.

You can read, relax, and meditate in The Christian Science Reading Room. There is one in T1 at Gate 40 and one in T2 at Gate C2. You can also visit the Berman Reflection Room for quiet contemplation. This serene space is located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, landside. 

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.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

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

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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

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 $287 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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the San Francisco to Portland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $241 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $369, a difference of $128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 13 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Portland flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 15%.

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and OHSU Center for Health and Healing. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 9:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:42 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 66% above the route average of $287. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $140 to $1,144. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Portland flights are:

• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 79% on time
• Frontier: 67% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 10m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 5h 45m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Payless

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Portland range from $201 to $398, with an average of $287 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue