What percentage of Portland to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 35.3% 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 significant portion of flights on this route 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 median duration of 1 hour and 51 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 13 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 886 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Portland to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find favorable deals. The availability of these prices has been consistently observed across the trailing 30-day period.

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Portland to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to San Francisco

Fares for flights from Portland to San Francisco typically range from $215–$523, with a median of $300. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $124. November and December also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $143.

A typical journey from Portland to San Francisco takes about 5h 57m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 35.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Portland to San Francisco.

The route between Portland and San Francisco covers a distance of 886 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Francisco

Regular price: $86 - $201

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 between $86 and $201. The current lowest deal is $106 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 10.

now $106

Low $86

High $201

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco

Flights from Portland to San Francisco are cheapest in January, with a median price of $124. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $319. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $124

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $319

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$334

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$301

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$126

$116

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$183

$169

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$230

$189

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$125

$136

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$222 → $122

45%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$224 → $141

37%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$222 → $150

33%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$228 → $159

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Francisco

Portland - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to San Francisco are above the typical level at $106.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $124.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 5h 57m

Flights from Portland to San Francisco typically take 5 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 35.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights often having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Portland to San Francisco are frequently available.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$99

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Portland to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially for extensive domestic networks and low-cost carriers.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Portland to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $213. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging $677. Even booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $313, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to San Francisco is considered to be $215 or less. The median price for this route during the trailing 90 days was $300. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $523 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Portland to San Francisco include January, with a median price of $124. November and December also tend to offer lower prices, both showing a median of $143. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $300 for this route.

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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: $86 - $201

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 between $86 and $201. The current lowest deal is $106 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 7 to Nov 10.

now $106

Low $86

High $201

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $124

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $319

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$334

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$301

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$126

$116

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$183

$169

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$230

$189

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$125

$136

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$222 → $122

45%

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$224 → $141

37%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$222 → $150

33%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$228 → $159

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Francisco