How many flights from San Francisco to Portland are non-stop?

Approximately 28.7% of flights from San Francisco to Portland are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop. This percentage reflects the share of direct flights observed across the trailing 90 days. While direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Portland?

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Portland is 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 886 kilometers. When a flight includes one stop, the median travel time significantly increases to 7 hours and 56 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route. Travelers should account for substantial additional time if their itinerary involves a connection.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Portland are considered frequent. This classification is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable deals for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a reliable route for budget-conscious planning.

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San Francisco to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Portland

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Portland connect at least once, with only 28.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Portland are available, you will frequently encounter options that include a stop.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Portland takes about 1h 50m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 9h 51m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1h 50m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland? The data indicates that February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of just $117. Following February, March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $239, and June presents a median fare of $264.

Fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland typically range from $237–$622, with a median price of $369. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significantly discounted fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Portland

Regular price: $156 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Portland is typically between $156 and $244. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 21.

now $93

Low $156

High $244

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to PDX is February, with a median price of $117. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $117

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Portland

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$377

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$411

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$514

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$347

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$386

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$423

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$226 → $115

49%

3 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 22

$225 → $115

49%

2 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 27

$124 → $110

11%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$116 → $104

11%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Portland

San Francisco - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to PDX are above the typical level of $369.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $117.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights to Portland typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 9h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 71.3% of routes, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 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

Deals for flights from SFO to PDX appear frequently, with a deal cadence of frequent.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights to Portland, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$99

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Portland.

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

💸 Flights from ~$117

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$93

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Dec 03

Portland, United States

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Business Class

From SFO

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Mar 06

Portland, United States

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Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 20

Portland, United States

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$810

$395

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Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 23

Portland, United States

82% AI deal score

$760

$398

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Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 20

Portland, United States

81% AI deal score

$698

$397

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Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 23

Portland, United States

81% AI deal score

$663

$398

Save $265

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 23

Portland, United States

81% AI deal score

$704

$398

Save $306

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Mar 03

Portland, United States

81% AI deal score

$665

$398

Save $267

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Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 20

Portland, United States

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$657

$397

Save $260

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Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 20

Portland, United States

80% AI deal score

$659

$397

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Business Class

From SFO

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Feb 23

Portland, United States

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$681

$398

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Business Class

From SFO

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Mar 06

Portland, United States

77% AI deal score

$798

$398

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Portland is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $406. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $716. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $659.

A flight from San Francisco to Portland is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $237. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $369, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $622. Therefore, aiming for prices under $237 indicates a particularly favorable fare.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Portland, with a median price of $117. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $239. While June is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $264, it also represents the most expensive month overall for this route. The annual median price for flights on this route is $369, indicating that February offers significant savings.

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San Francisco to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Portland

Regular price: $156 - $244

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Portland is typically between $156 and $244. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 21.

now $93

Low $156

High $244

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland

February

Cheapest

Flights from $117

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Portland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Portland

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$377

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$411

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$514

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$347

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$386

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Portland

San Francisco (SFO) - Portland (PDX)

Frontier Airlines

$346

$423

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$226 → $115

49%

3 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 22

$225 → $115

49%

2 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 27

$124 → $110

11%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$116 → $104

11%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Portland

San Francisco - Portland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to PDX are above the typical level of $369.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $117.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights to Portland typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 9h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 71.3% of routes, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 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

Deals for flights from SFO to PDX appear frequently, with a deal cadence of frequent.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights to Portland, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$99

Portland main airports to arrive at

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Portland.

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

💸 Flights from ~$117

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.

Portland, United States

77% AI deal score

$798

$398

Save $400

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Portland

San Francisco to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Portland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Portland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Portland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Portland

San Francisco - Portland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Connecting flights are more common

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Portland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

Best Elite deals to Portland

Dec 03

Mar 06

Jan 20

Feb 23

Feb 20

Feb 23

Feb 23

Mar 03

Feb 20

Feb 20

Feb 23

Mar 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Portland?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Portland flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

How many flights from San Francisco to Portland are non-stop?

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Portland?

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Portland from other cities

San Francisco to Portland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Portland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Portland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Portland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Portland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Portland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Portland

San Francisco - Portland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Connecting flights are more common

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Portland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Portland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Portland

Best Elite deals to Portland

Dec 03

Mar 06

Jan 20

Feb 23

Feb 20

Feb 23

Feb 23

Mar 03

Feb 20

Feb 20

Feb 23

Mar 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Portland

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Portland?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Portland flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Portland?