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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 07:26
• Latest: departs at 21:51 and lands at 23:47.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Portland to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Portland to San Francisco takes 1h 56m, covering 550 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Portland to San Francisco range from £134 to £284, with an average of £191 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 89% above the £191 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £102 return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with £191 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Portland to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 75% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 74% on time
• Delta: 47% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to San Francisco flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £87 to £566. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Portland to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £44, which is 69% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Portland to San Francisco usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Portland to San Francisco route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from Portland to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Portland to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £157 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £229, a difference of £72.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Portland and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 18h 29m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 19h 17m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Portland to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Multiple airlines offer services from Portland to San Francisco, including United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. There are many nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you need information about flights to pick the most suitable route, book through KAYAK.

The Portland International Airport has ATMs located at different points to help passengers access to cash quickly. You can withdraw money at the North Lobby gate area before security, in the Main Lobby gate area, and in the South Lobby gate area. ATMs are also available at Gates E3, D7, B3, D11, C3, and C13. There’s another ATM in the Baggage Claim section.

Owners can access the pet relief area in the San Francisco International Airport. The facilities are located outside and inside the terminals. They provide essential elements for pets in transit, including drinking areas and garbage areas with dispensers. You can access the facilities in Terminal 1 at the Courtyard 2 Baggage Claim level, in Terminal 2 at the Courtyard 3 Baggage Claim level, and Terminal 3 at the Courtyard 4 Baggage Claim level.

Passengers can connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi in all terminals. To connect, enable Wi-Fi on your device and select a network named “#SFO FREE WIFI,” then launch a web browser to accept the service terms and conditions. Each authentication gives you 4h, but if you want to use it longer, just reconnect and accept the terms again.

There are several travel options if you want to access downtown San Francisco from the airport. These include the airport bus service operated by SamTrans, which offers trips to downtown San Francisco and other locations. Find the buses at the terminals. You can also use a taxi, which offers a transfer time of about 30min to downtown San Francisco. Also, the BART SFO light rail service runs from the airport to downtown San Francisco. It departs every 15min and will get you to San Francisco in about 25min.