Award flights from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco
Award space from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Portland (PDX) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on PDX–SFO (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 21,000 points + $5.60 on PDX–SJC (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 15,000 points + $5.60 on PDX–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- PDX–SFO · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 21,000 pts + $5.60
- PDX–SJC · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 15,000 pts + $5.60
- PDX–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on PDX–SFO: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 5,800 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on PDX–SJC. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 21,000 points + $5.60, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (11,500 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on PDX–SFO (seen on 31 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 31 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 6,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 329 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 325 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.40 | PDX–SFO | 256 |
| United MileagePlus | 9,600 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 17 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SJC | 269 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11,500 pts + $16.77 | PDX–SFO | 17 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.96 | PDX–SFO | 20 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 19 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 8 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 13 |
| GOL Smiles | 23,200 pts + taxes not reported | PDX–SFO | 14 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points: 21,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on PDX–SJC (seen on 270 dates).
First Class
Lowest first class from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points: 15,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–SFO (seen on 329 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 329 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.40 | PDX–SFO | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 325 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,700 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 31 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | PDX–SFO | 17 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $11.20 | PDX–SFO | 8 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Portland (PDX) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Portland (PDX)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 544–569 miles (875–916 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
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Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Portland (PDX) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 31 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 258 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 329 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK) | 6,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 324 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 122 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 324 dates |
| Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC) | 5,800 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 17 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60Qantas · 270 dates | 15,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 327 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Portland (PDX) to San Francisco
- Economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 31 dates.
- Business Class: 21,000 points + $5.60 on Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 270 dates.
- First Class: 15,000 points + $5.60 on Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 329 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | PDX–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | PDX–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 6,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | PDX–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 16,500 pts + $9.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | PDX–SJC | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $11.20 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 6,500 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates (9 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 21,000 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on PDX–SJC, which showed nonstop space there on 240 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on PDX–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 329 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 6,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Portland (PDX) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
In business class, PDX–SJC with 21,000 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, PDX–SFO with 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Portland (PDX) and San Francisco had award space?
PDX–SFO (economy, business class and first class), PDX–OAK (economy, business class and first class) and PDX–SJC (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 17:01 UTC for a Dec 2, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 19:02 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:43 UTC for a Nov 14, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 270 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:43 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 19 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 31 dates, first class 31 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates, business class 8 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 17 dates, business class 14 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,000 miles + $5.60) to $32.96 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $32.96); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (21,000 points + $5.60) to $40.69 with Flying Blue (26,687 miles + $40.69). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 4,000 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 21,000 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.