Why go
- City and county seat in Oregon, United States.
- Served by Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR).
History
Medford is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census the city had a total population of 85,824, making it the eighth-most populous city in Oregon, and a metropolitan area population of 223,259, making the Medford Metropolitan Statistical Area the fifth largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad, after Medford, Massachusetts, which was near Loring's hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle fork of Bear Creek.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, EM2) · 2 routes: Denver*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MFR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Medford, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.