Flights from San Francisco to Portland
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland

Track economy fares on the SFO → PDX route and get alerts when prices drop.

From
San Francisco
SFO
To
Portland
PDX

Route Intelligence: San Francisco → Portland

Flight Duration

1 hr 51 min (Direct)

Price Guidance

A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.

Peak Season

Jun-Aug

Top Airlines

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Booking Tip

Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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Set your target price and FlightKitten will scan this route twice daily. The instant economy fares drop below your budget, you'll get an email with the price, airline, and a direct booking link.

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Route Summary: San Francisco → Portland

From
San Francisco (SFO)
To
Portland (PDX)
Duration
1 hr 51 min (Direct)
Airlines
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Price Guide
A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.
Tracking
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Route Briefing: San Francisco to Portland

Connecting San Francisco to Portland takes 1 hour and 45 minutes across 550 miles. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate frequent daily nonstops into Portland International Airport (PDX).

Portland, Oregon is famous for its lush greenery, third-wave coffee roasters, and thriving farm-to-table food scene. Lose yourself in the massive stacks of Powell's City of Books in the Pearl District, stroll through the Portland Japanese Garden and International Rose Test Garden, or hike miles of shaded trails in Forest Park. The city's famous street food cart pods and neighborhood craft breweries provide endless culinary discovery.

Economy roundtrips under $110 are a great deal on this short corridor, with standard fares averaging $150 to $230. Summer from June through August brings sunny, warm days and outdoor craft beer festivals. Book 3 to 5 weeks in advance to lock in the best economy rates.

How much are flights from San Francisco to Portland in 2026?

Flight prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX) vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+. Popular carriers on this route include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. FlightKitten eliminates the guesswork by monitoring 220+ airlines twice daily and alerting you the moment economy fares hit your target price.

How does FlightKitten track San Francisco to Portland fares?

FlightKitten is an economy flight price monitoring platform that scans 220+ airlines twice every day for economy fares on the SFO to PDX route. When you set a target price, FlightKitten continuously monitors this route and sends an email alert the moment fares drop below your budget. Each alert includes the exact fare, airline, dates, and an AI-powered briefing that explains whether the deal is genuinely good compared to historical pricing on this route. No more obsessive price checking — set your budget and let FlightKitten do the watching. Learn more about how FlightKitten tracking works.

See our full Portland destination guide for all available routes. Also popular: San Francisco to Anchorage.

Pro tip: Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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