Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Portland? 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 San Francisco to Portland 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 San Francisco to Portland for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SFO - PDX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 6,500 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Portland 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
Portland is in the same time zone as San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Portland
PDX · Portland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Portland · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Portland · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Santa Rosa - Portland · Santa Rosa is 66 mi from San Francisco
Flights Monterey - Portland · Monterey is 77 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Portland · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Eugene · Eugene is 106 mi from Portland
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Portland
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - PDX
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Portland (USA)
Sentinel, an SLH Hotel
From 60,000 Pts or $174
Portland (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
From Pts or $642
Portland, OR (USA)
The Bidwell Marriott Portland
From Pts or $113
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Portland 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.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Portland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Portland.
San Francisco and Portland 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.
Portland is in the same time zone as San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Portland: Portland Intl (PDX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Portland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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