Friend getting married in Oregon - need cheap tickets

Hello!

The title says it all, really.  My very good friend has just announced that she and her partner are getting married in early August of 07.    I can't really afford to go as we're planning a trip to Dallas for Xmas.  However, I could do it if I'm either really smart or very lucky.  I really would like to go as she would like my support (I'm a wedding planner professionally)...plus she came to my wedding in Santa Fe.  Any ideas for cheap fares to either SFO??  I would like to combine this with a two day lay-over in SF to catch up with friends.  Or do you think that fly either to Portland or Sea-Tac would be cheaper? 

Thanks in advance peeps!

Roni

We just got back from a trip to Oregon - and not good news for you, unfortunately.  Unless you're willing to drive 8 hrs, flying straight to SFO on a cheap ticket (like Virgin) isn't really an option - and you'd more than make up the cost difference in rental car/fuel fees.  My best advice is to keep an eye on prices from discount airfare searches...try different combinations of airports.  You might need to have 2 connections to get to your final destination - it sucks, but if money is #1 concern, then you need to be prepared for a budget journey.

We flew to Eugene and connected through Chicago then Portland on United.

Right!  I think I'm going to do the LHR to SFO route, then Southwest from Oakland to Portland return.  Will be spending a small fortune, but worth it.