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Cheap Flights from Portland to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
PDX
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 53 mins

San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
Portland
Origin Airport IATA Code
PDX
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
20
Available Airlines
Distance
886 km
Direct Flight Time
1 47
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Portland and San Francisco?
There are a couple of different routes available from Portland to San Francisco. The first is PDX to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.). There are multiple airlines, including United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, that fly along this route. The second one is Portland Airport to San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.). You’ll most likely be travelling with Alaska Airlines or Southwest Airlines on this trip.
How long is a direct flight from Portland to San Francisco?
If you’re the kind of traveller who likes to get to know their seat mate, you’ll have about 1 hour and 49 minutes to do just that during your nonstop Portland to San Francisco flight. This trip of 550 miles can be as fast as 1 hour and 42 minutes, which still gives you plenty of time to forge a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Portland to San Francisco flights?
The most frequently flown routes between Portland and San Francisco are:

  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.) to SFO - 74 flights per week
  • Portland Airport to San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 46 flights per week
  • Portland Intl. Airport (PDX) to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Portland to San Francisco?
That well-deserved getaway is finally here. If you’re trying to decide which of the various airlines operating flights from Portland to San Francisco will best suit your needs, look up Alaska Airlines. It’s well known among avid jetsetters and has 308 flights every month. But the more choices, the merrier. United Airlines is another reputable carrier that services 173 flights from Portland to San Francisco monthly. Whichever you pick, you can expect a superb flight experience.
How many flights are there from Portland to San Francisco?
Booking a trip from Portland to San Francisco is a breeze. With 11 daily flights to pick from, you can set off on your next big adventure any day of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Portland to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Portland to San Francisco is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Portland to San Francisco  

Every day between Portland and San Francisco, 51 flights from 20 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 886 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Portland to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Portland to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
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King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,386 reviews)
Very good hotel
"Really great value for money. Perfect location for us. Easy access from BART station. Cable cars just around the corner. Pleasant walk to Fisherman’s Wharf. Room had everything you could need and a really comfy bed. Coffee and pastries included for breakfast which was great for early starts and long ..."

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The Marker San Francisco

The Marker San Francisco

4 out of 5
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"I had a pleasant stay. Clean and well decorated room. Fast and friendly checkin. I read reviews about hidden charges so I particularly paid attention. There’s destination fee but that is every hotel in SF. They hold a deposit and deduct the destination fee when you check out. No problem for me, yet. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

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Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
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9/10 Wonderful! (3,490 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and always available. Loved the pool table area!"

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Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
"Great stay. Recommended"

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.