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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Portland 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 San Francisco to Portland range from $432 to $720, with an average of $559 over the past 12 months. Anything below $432 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $559 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $369 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $663 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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $395 to $2,905. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $199, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Movly
• Alamo
• Hertz

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

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

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Portland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $483 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $169.

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 7h 58m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 8h 01m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Portland flights:

• United 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:

• United 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.