Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO): Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 551 miles (887 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Medford, Eugene and Sacramento and more.
How many miles PDX to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 4,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 11,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PDX to SFO
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PDX to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
PDX to SFO with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Medford (MFR)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Redmond (RDM)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Reno (RNO)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Pasco (PSC)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Everett (PAE)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Spokane (GEG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Burbank (BUR)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines and Southwest Airlines
PDX to SFO: common questions
How many miles does PDX to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to SFO?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Portland from San Francisco by plane?
Portland (PDX) and San Francisco (SFO) are 551 miles (887 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PDX to SFO award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Portland and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Medford (MFR), Eugene (EUG), Sacramento (SMF), Redmond (RDM) and Reno (RNO). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Redmond.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.