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Cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco 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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£42

One-way from

£36

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£104
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/2-5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 57m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/214:40PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/219:55SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£42
Thu 23/109:00PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/123:00SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£71
Sun 2/213:00PDX - SFO
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Mon 3/206:05SFO - PDX
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 17/1£110
Fri 14/217:40PDX - SFO
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sun 16/205:40SFO - PDX
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£178
Sun 2/215:37PDX - SFO
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/211:00SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1£187
Fri 17/106:35PDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Mon 20/120:40SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 16/1£236

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Portland to San Francisco 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 17 January 2025.

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PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 5/2

14:40-16:31

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

19:55-21:39

Nonstop1h 44m

£42

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 7/2

16:30-22:50

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

09:00-16:45

2 stops7h 45m

£100

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 2/2

06:03-08:00

Nonstop1h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

18:40-20:37

Nonstop1h 57m

£103

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 2/2

13:00-17:33

1 stop4h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

06:05-12:02

1 stop5h 57m

£110

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 2/2

06:00-10:55

1 stop4h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

19:55-21:44

Nonstop1h 49m

£187

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Thu 23/1

13:32-15:29

Nonstop1h 57m

£36

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 7/2

16:30-22:50

1 stop6h 20m

£48

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 22/1

14:40-16:31

Nonstop1h 51m

£52

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 2/2

07:10-12:19

1 stop5h 09m

£56

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to San Francisco is 71 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 Portland to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 PDX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, United Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Portland to San Francisco flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines (£42), Southwest (£100), and United Airlines (£103) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland to San Francisco. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £36. Southwest flights start at £48 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at £52 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to San Francisco consider choosing Air China (83%), Singapore Airlines (82%) or ANA (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £141. While the most popular route (Portland - San Francisco) can be booked for £150 on average our data indicates £974 when flying from Portland to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San Francisco 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 Portland to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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