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$109 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Portland (SFO-PWM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:41 pm - 12:19 pmSFO-PWM
9h 38m1 stop
5:30 pm - 11:09 pmPWM-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 24
9:20 am - 11:53 pmSFO-PWM
11h 33m2 stops
2:03 pm - 10:41 pmPWM-SFO
11h 38m1 stop
$223American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 20
6:00 am - 7:14 pmSFO-PWM
10h 14m1 stop
9:55 am - 7:26 pmPWM-SFO
12h 31m1 stop
$248JetBlue
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Tue, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 23
12:51 am - 10:49 amSFO-PWM
6h 58m1 stop
6:15 am - 12:21 pmPWM-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
$256Delta
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 20
12:46 am - 10:54 amSFO-PWM
7h 08m1 stop
5:37 am - 1:08 pmPWM-SFO
10h 31m2 stops
$261Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 21
8:35 pm - 9:20 amSFO-PWM
9h 45m1 stop
9:55 am - 7:26 pmPWM-SFO
12h 31m1 stop
$275JetBlue
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Mon, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 23
11:59 pm - 11:08 amSFO-PWM
8h 09m1 stop
1:33 pm - 10:56 pmPWM-SFO
12h 23m1 stop
$335Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 19
12:25 am - 12:35 pmSFO-PWM
9h 10m1 stop
1:33 pm - 10:56 pmPWM-SFO
12h 23m1 stop
$345Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 19
9:20 pm - 10:32 amSFO-PWM
10h 12m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:59 amPWM-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
$346United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 24
1:10 pm - 11:53 pmSFO-PWM
7h 43m1 stop
7:22 pm - 12:51 amPWM-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
$404United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 11

Flights from San Francisco to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Portland, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Portland is January, where tickets cost $299 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $781 and $686 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Portland, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $109. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Portland round-trip flights on American Airlines from $218 and on JetBlue from $248.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Portland

When to book flights from San Francisco to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Portland

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Portland was $109 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Portland?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Portland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Portland?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Portland, also known as Portland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Portland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Portland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Portland from San Francisco?

    New York is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Portland.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Portland, Delta or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Portland are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $496 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $449 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PWM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

They put me on a chair in between two men, one overweight who was almost falling on top of me, and the other was even uncomfortable because I was half falling because of what the other was pushing me. I stayed with. my feet were swollen from fluid retention and from being unable to accommodate myself. it was very uncomfortable. I asked for help but they told me that the flight was full and they couldn't help me. I got off the plane almost unable to walk due to the inflammation. and then at FLL airport I asked for help because I couldn't go to my next flight, which was a connection.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

They were flexible and let my daughter and I sit in the back of the plane.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

I am upset with the hidden fees for bringing on an overhead carryon onto flight and also having to pay for my seat selection. This should all be part of the original price of the ticket. Very poor customer service

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

We were on a fairly long flight and they offered nothing for a snack (unless you paid) and then quickly gave you a drink and were never to be seen again. I would have loved a refill on my water but that was not an option. The flight attendants were standing on ther phone when we boarded and left and never even greeted us. Any other flight I have been on they would have welcomed us on the plane and again greeted us as we got off. Our landline transfer from MSP to Rochester on the other hand was FANTASTIC! We would highly recommend!

Took forever to get the plane loaded and unloaded. Longest I have ever had. I was in the middle of the plane and it almost took a hour after landing to get off of the plane.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/12Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 38mSFO-PWM
$109
8/6Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 33mSFO-PWM
$114
7/23Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 14mSFO-PWM
$124
8/5Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 58mSFO-PWM
$128
8/14Wed
2 stopsDelta
12h 57mSFO-PWM
$133
7/16Tue
1 stopJetBlue
9h 14mSFO-PWM
$151
7/12Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 09mSFO-PWM
$168
7/11Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 35mSFO-PWM
$177
7/5Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 38mSFO-PWM
$178
8/16Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 21mSFO-PWM
$265

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Portland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 38mSFO-PWM
6/26Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 39mPWM-SFO
$452
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
11h 00mSFO-PWM
6/25Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 08mPWM-SFO
$484
6/15Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
9h 25mSFO-PWM
6/27Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
12h 25mPWM-SFO
$520
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 11mSFO-PWM
6/25Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 31mPWM-SFO
$523
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 11mSFO-PWM
6/22Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 31mPWM-SFO
$545
6/15Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
9h 25mSFO-PWM
6/28Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
12h 56mPWM-SFO
$555
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 36mSFO-PWM
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 12mPWM-SFO
$709
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 36mSFO-PWM
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 42mPWM-SFO
$714
6/13Thu
multi-stop
21h 08mSFO-PWM
6/17Mon
multi-stop
34h 02mPWM-SFO
$995
6/13Thu
multi-stop
21h 08mSFO-PWM
6/16Sun
multi-stop
30h 59mPWM-SFO
$1,017

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San Francisco - Portland Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Portland (PWM)United States

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Portland - San Francisco

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