How many flights from Portland to Sacramento are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.6% of flights from Portland to Sacramento were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Portland to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight from Portland to Sacramento has a median duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes. This route covers a distance of 771 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases considerably to 6 hours and 12 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journeys.

How often do Portland to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Sacramento route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has shown consistent price fluctuations, suggesting regular chances to secure better deals.

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Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Portland to Sacramento, July, August, and December are typically the most affordable months, with a median fare of $154 for each. These months offer the lowest prices compared to other times of the year, providing a good opportunity to find value.

Fares for flights from Portland to Sacramento typically range from $228–$677, with a median of $541. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Portland to Sacramento takes about 1h 38m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more stops, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect.

The distance between Portland and Sacramento is 771 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

Regular price: $90 - $236

Prices for flights from Portland to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Sacramento is between $90 and $236. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $136

Low $90

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Sacramento is September, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $637. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $157

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $637

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Sacramento

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$294

$217

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$329

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$256

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$256

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$213

$180

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to Sacramento

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$406 → $256

37%

7 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 3

$306 → $167

45%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$320 → $182

43%

1 night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

$330 → $192

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Portland - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Portland to Sacramento are below the typical level of $541.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $157.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 38m.

The typical direct flight from Portland to Sacramento takes 1h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

29.6% of recent flights are direct.

About 29.6% of recent flights from Portland to Sacramento are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with a recent deal at $136.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Portland to Sacramento are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a great option for flights from Portland to Sacramento.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Sacramento.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options and often a convenient alternative to SFO.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the best deals for flights from Portland to Sacramento are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Prices typically average around $150 in this booking window. Waiting until 28-59 days before departure sees prices rise to an average of $167. Booking within a week of travel, specifically 0-6 days out, can result in significantly higher average prices of $330.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Portland to Sacramento is considered to be $228 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $541. Prices can go as high as $677 or more for the upper quartile of fares. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the $228 threshold to secure a favorable rate.

Historically, the months of July, August, and December have shown the cheapest median prices for flights from Portland to Sacramento, all averaging $154. The annual median price for this route is $541. While July appears as one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month for this route, indicating significant price fluctuations within that period.

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Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Portland and Sacramento is 771 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

Regular price: $90 - $236

Prices for flights from Portland to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Sacramento is between $90 and $236. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 3-Sep 7.

now $136

Low $90

High $236

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Sacramento

September

Cheapest

Flights from $157

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $637

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Sacramento

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$294

$217

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$329

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$256

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$256

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$213

$180

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to Sacramento

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$406 → $256

37%

7 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 3

$306 → $167

45%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$320 → $182

43%

1 night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

$330 → $192

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento