Travelling from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Sacramento's main airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Check out your departure options from this terminal when reserving your flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Sacramento to Portland International Airport flight.
Sacramento and Portland (where Portland International Airport is located) share the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Portland International Airport (PDX), with 41 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from SMF to PDX is the 5am Alaska Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9:50pm with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Sacramento to PDX.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX) take off from this terminal.
Alaska Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport leaving from SMF.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Alaska Airlines from SMF to PDX.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SMF.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
You can reach SCK from central Sacramento in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 72 kilometres or so.
Like to add an extra day to your getaway? Think about booking a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to PDX flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton will have a room for you.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance of 59%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Consider booking a hotel near PDX if you have a late flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead 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 taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX)
At the moment, 69 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Portland International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 102 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sacramento to PDX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Sacramento to Portland International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Portland. July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Portland International Airport (PDX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Sacramento to PDX plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Portland International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Portland right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Portland International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland are essential stops on your Portland itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 225 kilometres north of Portland, a trip to Seattle will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Around 193 kilometres north of Portland, Tacoma is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.