Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Portland to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 5h 52m.

How many flights depart from Portland to San Francisco on average per week?

The number of flights available between Portland and San Francisco is 323 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Portland and San Francisco?

Seattle (SEA) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Portland to San Francisco?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $146.

What is the most punctual flight time for Portland to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How often are flights from Portland to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between Portland and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 113 minutes.

How many flights depart from Portland to San Francisco on average per day?

46 flights are operational daily from Portland to San Francisco as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 44% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Portland to San Francisco?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Portland to San Francisco

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Portland to San Francisco?

Seattle (SEA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 49m.

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Portland according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Portland to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, Iberia have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $160.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Portland to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $353. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $703.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Portland to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $277. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $736.

What is the cheapest Portland to San Francisco flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Portland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $205 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Portland for as low as $167 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Portland to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Portland to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Portland to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Portland to San Francisco flights are approximately 41% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Portland in the past 72 hours is $162. The best round-trip flight deal from Portland to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $297.

The fastest flight from Portland to San Francisco takes 1h 48m

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How far is Portland to San Francisco by plane?
There are 534.1 mi between Portland and San Francisco. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 49m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?
As of November 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Portland to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Portland and San Francisco, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 12.34% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 11.94%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 11.38%, and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) with 10.20%.
What is the most popular airline from Portland to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Portland to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines, representing 41% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 36%, Frontier at 18%, and Hawaiian Airlines at 4%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $36	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,116 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $63	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,237 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,799 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,998 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

Alaska Airlines Flights From Portland to San Francisco
Across 20 Alaska Airlines flights from Portland to San Francisco this week, the average price was $218, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $63 round-trip. 11,237 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Hawaiian Airlines Flights From Portland to San Francisco
Another popular option for Portland to San Francisco flights is Hawaiian Airlines (7.8/10, 2,799 ratings). Hawaiian Airlines flies from Portland to San Francisco around 31 times per week, with deals starting from $78 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $224.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Portland to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $160.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Portland to San Francisco is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $353. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $703.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Portland to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $277. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $736.

What is the cheapest Portland to San Francisco flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Portland to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Portland to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Portland to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Portland to San Francisco flights are approximately 41% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Portland to San Francisco?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Portland to San Francisco

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

How often are flights from Portland to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between Portland and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Portland to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Portland to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, Iberia have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 8% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Portland and San Francisco?

Seattle (SEA) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Portland to San Francisco?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $146.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Portland to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 5h 52m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Portland to San Francisco?

Seattle (SEA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 49m.

How many flights depart from Portland to San Francisco on average per day?

46 flights are operational daily from Portland to San Francisco as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 44% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Portland to San Francisco on average per week?

The number of flights available between Portland and San Francisco is 323 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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