Flights from San Francisco to Portland
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Philadelphia
- 9h 58m
- two tickets, via New York
- $255
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 2,714 mi (4,368 km)
fastest
Via Philadelphia
9h 58m
with the connection
San Francisco to Philadelphia
flight 5h 24m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Portland
flight 1h 34m
two ticketsfrom $761
Via New York
10h 1m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York
flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Portland: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Portland
flight 1h 26m
two ticketsfrom $255
Via Atlanta
10h 13m
with the connection
Via Indianapolis
11h 31m
with the connection
San Francisco to Indianapolis
flight 4h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Indianapolis to Portland
flight 4h 11m
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Portland
San Francisco to Boston
Boston: 97 mi (156 km) from Portland, flight 5h 39m
from $175
San Francisco to Montreal
Montreal: 205 mi (330 km) from Portland, flight 5h 40m
from $223
San Francisco to New York
New York: 277 mi (446 km) from Portland, flight 5h 35m
from $127
San Francisco to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 357 mi (575 km) from Portland, flight 5h 24m
from $204
San Francisco to Buffalo
Buffalo: 434 mi (699 km) from Portland, flight 6h 25m
from $170
San Francisco to Toronto
Toronto: 454 mi (730 km) from Portland, flight 4h 59m
from $154
To Portland from cities closest to San Francisco
Indianapolis to Portland
Indianapolis: 1,945 mi (3,130 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 11m
Atlanta to Portland
Atlanta: 2,136 mi (3,437 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 33m
Philadelphia to Portland
Philadelphia: 2,517 mi (4,051 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 34m
from $292
New York to Portland
New York: 2,566 mi (4,129 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 26m
from $128
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Portland?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Portland?
Via Philadelphia: 5h 24m to the connection, 1h 34m after it, about 9h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Portland with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $255. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Portland?
Philadelphia (9h 58m total), New York (10h 1m total), Atlanta (10h 13m total) and Indianapolis (11h 31m total).
How far is Portland from San Francisco?
2,714 mi (4,368 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.