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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland from £36

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PDX
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Portland are usually found in January or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£47

One-way from

£36

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£102
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 3/2-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 37m total
  • San Francisco to Portland
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • San Francisco to Portland
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Mon 3/218:43SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/214:16PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£47
Mon 27/110:42SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/113:38PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1£67
Sat 1/322:59SFO - PDX
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Mon 3/321:18PDX - SFO
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Deal found 21/1£96
Thu 30/108:27SFO - PDX
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Sun 2/207:10PDX - SFO
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 21/1£112
Fri 24/105:20SFO - PDX
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Fri 24/116:25PDX - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1£115

Find flights from San Francisco to Portland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Portland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

18:43-20:29

Nonstop1h 46m

Portland

Tue 4/2

14:16-16:07

Nonstop1h 51m

£47

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

23:00-00:56

Nonstop1h 56m

Portland

Tue 4/2

19:30-21:26

Nonstop1h 56m

£75

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

22:59-08:40

1 stop9h 41m

Portland

Mon 3/3

21:18-09:42

1 stop12h 24m

£96

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:10-10:47

1 stop4h 37m

Portland

Sun 2/2

05:15-12:19

1 stop7h 04m

£112

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

05:20-14:10

1 stop8h 50m

Portland

Wed 19/2

13:10-22:35

1 stop9h 25m

£153

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

18:43-20:29

Nonstop1h 46m

£36

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

17:25-23:40

1 stop6h 15m

£48

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

06:05-12:02

1 stop5h 57m

£56

San FranciscoPortland

SFO - PDX

SFOPDX

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

05:14-13:50

1 stop8h 36m

£101

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/1

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Portland

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Portland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Portland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Portland. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Portland is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Portland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of £736). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,048). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Portland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 43% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Portland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PDX are scheduled on a Monday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

Rainfall in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland ranges from 18.0 - 142.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 142.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Portland when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

Temperature in Portland by month

Plan your trip to Portland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Portland. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Portland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

6.1
Okay
3,443 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Portland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

    Portland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Portland from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX) should be relatively easy as there are 48 daily flights to Portland from 1 airline. 1h 53m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Portland will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Portland flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Portland round-trip from £47. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £75, and Frontier, from £96. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Portland for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Portland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £36. Southwest flights start at £48 while deals on Delta start at £56 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Portland?

    Before booking your flight to Portland from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (94%), Lufthansa (87%), United Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    On average you can expect to pay £138 for a flight from San Francisco to Portland. The cheapest flight overall is £131 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Portland) is currently priced at £199.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Portland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Portland (average of £736). Flying from San Francisco to Portland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,048). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Portland

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£98Average£155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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