What percentage of Portland to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 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 notable portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Portland to San Francisco are considered frequent. This route consistently offers competitive deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find favorable pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Q: 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 that include one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 13 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 886 kilometers.

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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 $215 to $523, with a median price of $300. Right now, fares for this route 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 most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of just $124. Other economical options include November and December, both with median fares of $143.

The journey from Portland to San Francisco covers a distance of 886 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means you can reach your destination quickly, even with connections.

How long is the flight from Portland to San Francisco? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 5h 57m. 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.

How much is a round trip from Portland to San Francisco

Regular price: $103 - $197

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $103 to $197. The current lowest deal is $108 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 18-Nov 26.

now $108

Low $103

High $197

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $124. The most expensive month 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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$289

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$244

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$259

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$279

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$281

$230

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$235

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$336 → $150

55%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$310 → $136

56%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$329 → $160

51%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$329 → $181

45%

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 5h 57m.

Flights from Portland to San Francisco typically take 5h 57m, covering a distance of 886 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 35.3% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Portland to San Francisco appear frequently, so check often.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a great choice for flights from Portland to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$118

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, offering convenient access to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transport and car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering many low-cost carrier options and BART access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$106

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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 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $213. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, typically sees prices at approximately $367. Similarly, waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in significantly higher average prices, reaching up to $677.

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 was $300. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $523 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify competitive deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Portland to San Francisco include January, with a median price of $124, and November and December, both with a median price of $143. These months typically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $300. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these periods for their journey.

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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: $103 - $197

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $103 to $197. The current lowest deal is $108 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 18-Nov 26.

now $108

Low $103

High $197

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$423

$289

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$244

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$259

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$279

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$281

$230

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - San Francisco

Portland (PDX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$235

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$336 → $150

55%

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$310 → $136

56%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$329 → $160

51%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$329 → $181

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to San Francisco