What percentage of Portland to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.3% of flights from Portland to San Francisco were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Portland to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Portland to San Francisco has a duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 886 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 8 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Portland to San Francisco?

Based on historical data, good prices on flights from Portland to San Francisco are frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable pricing. Travelers can typically find competitive deals when planning their trips.

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Portland to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Francisco

Flights from Portland to San Francisco typically range from $247–$640, with a median price of $386. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which can be a favorable time to find cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $110. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $119. Following these, April presents another option with a median fare of $297.

A typical journey from Portland to San Francisco has a median flight time of 1h 54m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 886 kilometers. While direct flights from Portland to San Francisco are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Francisco

Regular price: $72 - $204

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Francisco is typically between $72 and $204. The current lowest deal is $72 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Dec 16.

now $72

Low $72

High $204

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $110. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $743. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $110

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $743

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$390

$518

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$354

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$189

$272

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$347

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$222

$260

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$222

$315

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$221 → $136

38%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$232 → $150

35%

7 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 27

$194 → $136

30%

1 night

Nov 22 - Nov 23

$204 → $150

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Francisco

Portland - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Portland to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $110

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 54m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Portland to San Francisco is 1 hour 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 77.7% of routes from Portland to San Francisco.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for the Portland to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Portland to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from Portland (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$115

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, convenient for reaching San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options, directly connected to BART.

📍 ~17 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$101

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Portland to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $409. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in a significantly higher average price of $841. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $534.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to San Francisco is considered to be $247 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $386. Prices can go up to $640 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Portland to San Francisco are February and January, with median prices of $110 and $119 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $386. April is typically the most expensive month, with a median price of $297.

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Portland to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Francisco

Regular price: $72 - $204

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

The regular price range for flights from Portland to San Francisco is typically between $72 and $204. The current lowest deal is $72 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Dec 16.

now $72

Low $72

High $204

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $110

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $743

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$390

$518

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$354

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$189

$272

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$347

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$222

$260

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$222

$315

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$221 → $136

38%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$232 → $150

35%

7 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 27

$194 → $136

30%

1 night

Nov 22 - Nov 23

$204 → $150

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Francisco