Travelling from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX) departing from either of these.
1 hour 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Sacramento to Portland International Airport flight.
Sacramento and Portland (where Portland International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is the most popular route. There are 41 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 9:50pm. Choose the first SMF to PDX departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 5am if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sacramento to PDX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of SMF, you can catch a direct flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines from SMF to PDX.
With an impressive 88.04% of services arriving on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF land on time.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
You can arrive at SCK from the centre of Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 20 minutes to travel the 88 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to PDX flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
Stockton Airport has an on-time performance of 55.67%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
The address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near PDX and fast-forward to bedtime:
Go where the road takes you with a Portland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Portland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Sacramento to Portland International Airport flight.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport to the centre of Portland is around 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Portland International Airport is Rs13,648. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs27,317. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sacramento to PDX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Sacramento to Portland International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX). Plan your visit to Portland in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Sacramento to PDX flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Portland International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Portland
Start your Portland trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Portland when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Portland Japanese Garden followed by Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Portland. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Tacoma is another standout destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north of Portland. No trip is complete without seeing LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.