Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX)

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$78 $75

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$38 $28

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains are 10% more expensive in Portland than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $2.5

Portland $2.8

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

20% A meal in Portland is 20% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.

San Francisco $25

Portland $19

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

10% A taxi fare in Portland is 10% cheaper than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $4.15

Portland $3.8

Coffee Regular cappuccino

18% Coffee in Portland is 18% cheaper than in San Francisco.

San Francisco $5.76

Portland $4.74

Distance: 536 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Portland airports

Portland International Airport (PDX) How far from city center: 6 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from San Francisco

San Francisco is one of America's most popular cities and it is not difficult to understand why. It boasts of iconic landmarks, world-class dining, lovely parks and beautiful nature. Its largest airport, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), is the second busiest in California with an estimated passenger volume of 50 million in 2015.

SFO is home to 34 foreign airlines serving 40 international destinations. Thirteen domestic carriers fly to 77 cities in the US, including the San Francisco to Portland route. The airport is divided into four terminals. Terminals 1 to 3 handle domestic and pre-cleared flights from Canada. The International Terminal is for international and some domestic flights.

Travelling to San Francisco airport

Accessible by car, bus, shuttle and taxis, the airport is located 13 miles from the city center. The cheapest way to get to the airport is to use public transportation. Walk from the Civic Center/UN Plaza Station if you are staying downtown. From this point, take the Pittsburg/Bay Point - SFIA/Millibrae route operated by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to San Francisco airport. It will take you 30-35 minutes. If you have lots of luggage and are in a hurry to catch cheap flights to Portland, the shortest and most convenient method is to drive or take a taxi. Depending on the traffic situation, you will reach the airport in 18-23 minutes.

Reaching Portland

Portland is the biggest city in the state of Oregon, an urban center that delightfully mixes quirky and modern things. Head to the city center where you can find amazing eateries, fantastic coffeehouses, lively pubs and interesting art galleries. Don't miss Distillery Row with its collection of distilleries for tasting tours of whiskey, vodka or gin. Rummage through the famous Saturday Market where you can find artisanal works and more food. Had enough of the city? Portland boasts of breathtaking scenery, such as the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with its amazing waterfalls and scenic hiking trails. In the city, revel at the gigantic Hoyt Arboretum and admire the lush vegetation.

Getting to the city center

Flights to Portland from San Francisco arrive at the Portland International Airport. Downtown Portland can be reached in several ways: by bus, taxi, train, shuttle buses and shared rides. Driving to the city center will take approximately 20-40 minutes. The Max light rail train serves the city center and will take around 38 minutes. This is probably the easiest and most inexpensive way to get to the city. Another option is to hop on the Downtown Airport Express by Blue Star which goes to the city and several hotels in the Lloyd District. You can also take the same bus back to the airport when it is time to leave.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Portland

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from San Francisco to Portland, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Portland is $8. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Portland more expensive than San Francisco to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Portland costs an average of 3.80 USD , 8% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 4.15 USD, while train tickets cost 12% more at Portland: $ 2.80 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Francisco. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 19.00 USD euros in Portland, 24% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 18% cheaper in Portland, with an average of 4.74 USD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 5.76 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Portland?

The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Portland are June, May and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Portland?

The best time of the year to visit Portland depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Portland from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, September and February are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - Portland.

How long does the flight from San Francisco to Portland take?

Flight length from San Francisco to Portland is around 01:49 hours on average, at an average distance of 886 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Portland compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Portland's temperatures can go up to 34.74 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.93 ºC in Portland, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Portland have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Portland?

The main route from San Francisco to Portland is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX). The following airlines fly this route: Alaska Airlines. United Airlines. Sun Country Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from San Francisco to Portland are:

Delta Air Lines, stopping at Seattle during at least 63 minutes.

Flying Time 1 h and 49 m When flying from San Francisco to Portland, this can take around 1 h and 49 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $8 The best price for flights from San Francisco to Portland offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport San Francisco Intl Airport San Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco to Portland

Arrival Airport Portland International Airport You'll land at Portland International Airport when flying from San Francisco to Portland