Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 551
miles
886
kilometers
479
nautical miles
🕐 1h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 S (179°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 551 | 882 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 551 | 882 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 551 | 827 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 551 | 827 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 551 | 1,102 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 551 | 827 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Portland and San Francisco earns you 1,102 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The PDX to SFO route connects Portland, United States with San Francisco, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 551 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a S bearing of 179° from Portland.
🛫 About PDX
Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) serves Portland, United States.
🛬 About SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 551 miles (886 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PDX to SFO typically take around 1h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 551 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.