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 18,500–24,700 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.
2026-11-05
SFO - PWM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SFO - PWM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
SFO - PWM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,100 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Portland flight facts
Distance
2,716 mi
4,372 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 6h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Portland
PWM · Portland Intl Jetport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Boston · Boston is 95 mi from Portland
Flights San Francisco - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 169 mi from Portland
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Portland
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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 2,716 miles (4,372 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,716-mile straight-line distance takes about 6h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Portland: Portland Intl Jetport (PWM).
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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