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Cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco from £51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SFO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to San Francisco are usually found in January or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£101

One-way from

£51

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£164

Good round-trip deal

£165 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/8-19/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 34m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 54m total
  • Portland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Wed 24/910:30PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/921:58SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6£101
Fri 8/821:50PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/819:05SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/6£109
Tue 26/810:40PDX - SFO
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/905:00SFO - PDX
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6£120
Fri 8/819:40PDX - SFO
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Mon 11/819:15SFO - PDX
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/6£124
Mon 4/809:47PDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/818:50SFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6£127

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Portland to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Portland

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 24/9

10:30-12:25

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

21:58-23:50

Nonstop1h 52m

£101

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 8/8

21:50-23:39

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

19:05-20:50

Nonstop1h 45m

£109

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 26/8

10:40-19:50

2 stops9h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

05:00-09:55

1 stop4h 55m

£120

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 8/8

19:40-00:19

1 stop4h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

19:15-23:49

1 stop4h 34m

£124

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 4/8

09:47-11:40

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

18:50-20:37

Nonstop1h 47m

£127

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 10/9

17:36-19:30

Nonstop1h 54m

£51

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 27/8

10:40-19:50

2 stops9h 10m

£62

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 21/7

09:47-11:40

Nonstop1h 53m

£70

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sun 24/8

05:30-09:51

1 stop4h 21m

£73

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 8/7

14:30-16:22

Nonstop1h 52m

£84

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to San Francisco is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco if you want to fly from Portland to San Francisco. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 42 flights to San Francisco from the Portland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PDX to SFO to be around 1h 47m.

  • How popular is this Portland to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines (£101), Hawaiian Airlines (£109), and Delta (£124) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland to San Francisco. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £51. Southwest flights start at £62 while deals on United Airlines start at £70 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to San Francisco consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (93%), Iberia (91%) or Lufthansa (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £58. While the most popular route (Portland - San Francisco) can be booked for £130 on average our data indicates £165 when flying from Portland to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Portland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£28Average£161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£58Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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