Cheap Flights from Portland to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Portland to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Portland to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Portland to San Francisco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Portland to San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Portland to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-02
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-05
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-08
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-09
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-12
PDX - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
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Portland to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
551 mi
886 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Francisco is in the same time zone as Portland.
Airports in Portland
PDX · Portland Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Portland - Oakland · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights Portland - San Jose · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Portland - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 66 mi from San Francisco
Flights Portland - Sacramento · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights Eugene - San Francisco · Eugene is 106 mi from Portland
Flights Redmond-Bend - San Francisco · Redmond-Bend is 116 mi from Portland
Premium cabin flights from Portland to San Francisco
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-14
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-15
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-05
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-06
PDX - SFO
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
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Selected hotels for your next stay
Kissel Uptown Oakland
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
Hotel Kabuki
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
Alila Napa Valley
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Portland to San Francisco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to San FranciscoAward flights to California
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Portland to San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Portland to San Francisco.
Portland and San Francisco are about 551 miles (886 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 551-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Francisco is in the same time zone as Portland.
Departures from Portland: Portland Intl (PDX). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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