Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport.
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Sacramento.
Choose from 38 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SMF to PDX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Portland (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With a reliable 86.86% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record for SMF to PDX flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SMF and PDX:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Currently, Rs21,798 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs42,820. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SMF to PDX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SMF to PDX.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to SMF.
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Portland and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Portland Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Portland. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to visit Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SMF to PDX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another essential stop in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without a visit to Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
