Can I fly direct from Sacramento to Portland?

Yes, direct flights from Sacramento to Portland are available. Historically, approximately 38.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Sacramento to Portland?

A direct flight from Sacramento to Portland typically takes 1 hour and 37 minutes, covering a distance of 771 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 45 minutes. This duration includes the time spent during the layover.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sacramento to Portland?

Yes, based on historical data, good prices on flights from Sacramento to Portland are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Sacramento to Portland

2026-10-14 – 2026-10-15
SAC - Portland
42% AI deal score
$133
$155
Round trip
2026-09-29 – 2026-09-30
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44% AI deal score
$157
$156
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45% AI deal score
$132
$156
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$125
$156
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-28
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$132
$156
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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-05
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43% AI deal score
$138
$156
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-10
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Sacramento to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Portland

A typical journey from Sacramento to Portland takes about 4h 37m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 771 kilometers, making it a short-haul flight. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Portland, the cheapest months to fly are typically August and September, both with a median fare of $157. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $164. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Sacramento to Portland are typically $183–$547, with a median of $387. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

For flights from Sacramento to Portland, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Portland

Regular price: $100 - $238

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

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Portland is between $100 and $238. The current lowest deal is $155 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 15.

now $155

Low $100

High $238

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Portland

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Portland is August, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $519. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $157

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $519

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Sacramento to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Portland

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$472

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$460

$380

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines

$138

$156

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$259

$222

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines

$125

$156

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$224

$258

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$454 → $349

23%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$454 → $350

23%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$460 → $369

20%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$317 → $256

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Portland

Sacramento - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Portland are below the typical level at $155.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or September for the best prices

Historically, August and September offer the lowest median prices at $157.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 4h 37m

The median flight duration for this route is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 61.1% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Sacramento to Portland appear frequently, with 6% good prices.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Portland, making it a convenient option for your trip.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Portland (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Seattle–Tacoma International offers significantly more flight options and competitive pricing on long-haul international routes.

📍 ~230 km from Portland (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

$387

Save $47

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Sacramento to Portland is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $311. Prices tend to be higher further out, with tickets booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $465. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, were slightly higher at an average of $323 across the trailing quarter.

A good price for a flight from Sacramento to Portland is considered to be $183 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $387, while prices in the higher range reached up to $547.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Portland are August and September, both with a median price of $157. January also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $164. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $387 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Sacramento to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Portland

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Portland

Regular price: $100 - $238

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

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Portland is between $100 and $238. The current lowest deal is $155 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 15.

now $155

Low $100

High $238

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Portland

August

Cheapest

Flights from $157

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $519

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Sacramento to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Portland

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

American Airlines

$472

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$460

$380

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines

$138

$156

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$259

$222

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Southwest Airlines

$125

$156

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$224

$258

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$454 → $349

23%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$454 → $350

23%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$460 → $369

20%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$317 → $256

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Portland