Can I fly direct from Sacramento to Portland?

Yes, direct flights from Sacramento to Portland are available. Historically, approximately 38.9% of the observed flights on this route were direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Sacramento to Portland is 1 hour and 37 minutes, covering a distance of 771 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight duration increases significantly to 6 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their trip.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sacramento to Portland have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this destination.

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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, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Portland, the fares right now are below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $183–$547, with a median of $387. Currently, about 6% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Portland? You'll find the lowest median fares in August and September, both with a median of $157. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $164. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For flights from Sacramento to Portland, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should factor in at least one stop when planning your journey, which contributes to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Portland

Regular price: $120 - $292

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 $120 and $292. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 15-Aug 17.

now $136

Low $120

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Portland

Flights from Sacramento to Portland are cheapest in August and September, with a median price of $157. The most expensive month to fly 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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$411

$344

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$360

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$373

$343

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$295

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$302

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$250

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$289 → $157

46%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$287 → $157

45%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$286 → $157

45%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$285 → $157

45%

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, with 6% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

August, September, and January are cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 4h 37m

The median flight time for Sacramento to Portland 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 are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sacramento to Portland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Portland, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Portland from Sacramento.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~225 km from Portland (reachable by car or rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

76% AI deal score

$447

$326

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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 window, the average price for a ticket was $311. Prices tend to be higher further out, with tickets purchased 28-59 days in advance averaging around $465. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price was $323, indicating that planning a little in advance can offer savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Portland was considered to be $183 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $387, while prices in the higher range could reach up to $547.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sacramento to Portland have been August and September, both with a median price of $157. January also presented a relatively low median price of $164. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $387 for this route, based on observations over a 270-day period.

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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: $120 - $292

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 $120 and $292. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 15-Aug 17.

now $136

Low $120

High $292

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$411

$344

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$360

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$373

$343

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$362

$295

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$302

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Portland

Sacramento (SMF) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$292

$250

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$289 → $157

46%

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$287 → $157

45%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$286 → $157

45%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$285 → $157

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Portland