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, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating flight options.

How long is the flight from Portland to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight from Portland to Sacramento covers a distance of 771 kilometers and has a median duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 6 hours and 12 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

How often do Portland to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Sacramento route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. While specific timing can vary, the consistent frequency of price adjustments indicates a dynamic market. Keeping an eye on price fluctuations can be beneficial for those looking to book this route.

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Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Portland to Sacramento, the months of July, August, and December stand out as the most economical times to fly, each with a median fare of $154. These months offer the lowest prices compared to other times of the year, providing a clear advantage for budget-conscious planning.

Fares for this route typically range from $228–$677, with a median price of $541. Right now, fares to Sacramento are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to purchase tickets. Approximately 29% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are available if you monitor the market. New deals appear almost daily for this route, making it easier to find a suitable fare.

When flying from Portland to Sacramento, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.6% of recent fares being direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Portland to Sacramento are available, you are more likely to encounter a journey with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Portland to Sacramento takes about 1h 38m for non-stop flights. However, because most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections extends to approximately 11h 31m. This significant difference in travel time is important to consider when planning your trip.

The distance between Portland and Sacramento is 771 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time, even with connections, making it a manageable journey within the region.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

Regular price: $97 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Sacramento is $97 to $244. The current lowest deal is $155 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $155

Low $97

High $244

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$338

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$393

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$401

$350

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$326

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$277

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$276

$245

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$239 → $167

30%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$226 → $157

30%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$237 → $180

24%

3 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 8

$239 → $182

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Portland - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Sacramento are below the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in July, August, and December

Historically, the cheapest flights from Portland to Sacramento are in July, August, and December.

⏱️ Flight duration

1h 38m on average for direct flights

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento typically take 1h 38m, while connecting flights average 11h 31m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, with 29.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options for the Portland to Sacramento route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Portland to Sacramento are frequent, appearing often 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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~125 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

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Nov 13

Sacramento, United States

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$637

$374

Save $263

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Business Class

From PDX

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Oct 24

Sacramento, United States

78% AI deal score

$622

$374

Save $248

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 28

Sacramento, United States

78% AI deal score

$653

$384

Save $269

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Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 14

Sacramento, United States

78% AI deal score

$653

$387

Save $266

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Jan 10

Sacramento, United States

77% AI deal score

$641

$374

Save $267

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 31

Sacramento, United States

77% AI deal score

$602

$379

Save $223

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 28

Sacramento, United States

77% AI deal score

$600

$379

Save $221

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Jan 09

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$622

$374

Save $248

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Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Jan 07

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$598

$374

Save $224

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Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Nov 13

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$564

$379

Save $185

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Business Class

From PDX

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Nov 14

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$562

$379

Save $183

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Business Class

From PDX

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Nov 13

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$566

$384

Save $182

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, booking flights from Portland to Sacramento 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, averaging around $150. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $167, while those booked 0-6 days before departure can be significantly higher, averaging $330. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Portland to Sacramento is considered a good deal if it is priced at $228 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $541. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $677 or less. By comparing offers to the $228 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, 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 both a cheapest and most expensive month in some observations, the overall trend indicates these months can offer more affordable options. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider these periods for their journeys.

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Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

Regular price: $97 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Sacramento is $97 to $244. The current lowest deal is $155 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $155

Low $97

High $244

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$338

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$393

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$401

$350

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines

$326

$350

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$277

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Sacramento

Portland (PDX) - Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines

$276

$245

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$239 → $167

30%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$226 → $157

30%

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$237 → $180

24%

3 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 8

$239 → $182

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Portland - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Sacramento are below the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in July, August, and December

Historically, the cheapest flights from Portland to Sacramento are in July, August, and December.

⏱️ Flight duration

1h 38m on average for direct flights

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento typically take 1h 38m, while connecting flights average 11h 31m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, with 29.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options for the Portland to Sacramento route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Portland to Sacramento are frequent, appearing often 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 public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

Sacramento, United States

76% AI deal score

$566

$384

Save $182

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Portland to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Portland to Sacramento

Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Portland - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Cheapest flights in July, August, and December

1h 38m on average for direct flights

Connecting flights are more common

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Portland main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

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Oct 24

Oct 28

Oct 14

Jan 10

Oct 31

Oct 28

Jan 09

Jan 07

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book Portland to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Portland to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Sacramento?

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

How long is the flight from Portland to Sacramento?

How often do Portland to Sacramento flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Portland

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Portland to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Portland to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Direct flights from Portland to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Sacramento

Portland - Sacramento route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Cheapest flights in July, August, and December

1h 38m on average for direct flights

Connecting flights are more common

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Portland main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Nov 13

Oct 24

Oct 28

Oct 14

Jan 10

Oct 31

Oct 28

Jan 09

Jan 07

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book Portland to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Portland to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Sacramento?