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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Portland

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Portland?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Portland is Los Angeles (64% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Detroit (18%) and Honolulu (18%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Portland?

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Portland. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Sydney, San Pedro Sula and Melbourne.

What is the longest direct flight from Portland?

The longest direct flight you can take from Portland is to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with a duration of 10h 20m. The next longest is Amsterdam at 9h 35m, followed by a flight to London at 9h 30m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Portland?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Portland found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Guadalajara, costing $151. The next cheapest destinations were Las Vegas at $222 and Chicago at $253.

Good to know

Low season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)

Flights from Portland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew from Portland to anywhere 
-eLaFlew with Frontier-Sept 2026
Allow enough time to deplane, catch the shuttle to the terminal and have enough wiggle room with time because flights tend to be delayed
JackFlew with Air Canada-Aug 2026
If you have TSA pre-check, everything will go fast. Use the extra time for a nice snack post-security.
DeidreFlew with Alaska Airlines-June 2026
At PDX, the Alaska Airlines section is large and confusing, especially for older people needing assistance. So arrive at the airport quite early. The staff at the airport also need to remember that the newly remodeled space is unfamiliar to many passengers.
MichaelFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2026
The Portland airport is very easy to get into (traffic, TSA, etc.) Sunday late afternoon/evening.
Verified travelerFlew with Frontier-June 2025
Make sure your carry on bag meets the size limit as bin space on plane is limited. Check any bags online in advance to avoid extra charges for using agent at the airport.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-May 2025
Check out the barbecue shacks in the airport. I didn’t; regret that. They also have an in-terminal food delivery service. Maybe run by Uber Eats
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2025
Super easy airport, TSA is organized and efficient. Lots of food choices once at the gates. There is a piano player on a grand piano!
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
Good to get to PDX early because it is a great airport to hang out in.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2025
Arrive 2 hours early, figure out the location of baggage/pass kiosks and gates, minimize all that excess carry-on stuff people seem to lug onto the plane. Also, the airline should do like some did in the old days, board in this order: 1)first class and special attention, 2) then board from the BACK OF THE PLANE TO THE FRONT OF BUSINESS/COACH. Why is this not a thing? Used to be soooo much more efficient, no one in anyone else's way.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
My mom told me prior to boarding an airplane I should empty my bladder. As I age, that advice becomes more sage.
BrentFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
At PDX, you can go to either security checkpoint upon entering. Even if the checkpoint with the shorter line is not sided with your concourse, it's all connected & knowing this can save you 30 minutes or more in line.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-July 2024
Alaska, Southwest and Delta are my go-to's. Stay away from independent airlines that can cancel flights without much warning. Also, order tickets at least 2 months out for whichever airline you choose, and avoid third party agents, because they lack the protection you need if flights run into problems.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-June 2024
PDX can be slow getting through TSA but the car rental return is super easy. Still might need to add a little more time than you usually would.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-July 2024
Definitely arrive the 2 hours before your flight or you will have no extra time before boarding. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
MatthewFlew with American Airlines-July 2024
Nothing special, just make sure to arrive at the gate approximately 45 minutes before boarding, there was some confusion with the number system.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-July 2024
Bring your own food and coffee. No hot bevarages available.
BobFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
We usually fly on Southwest, which allows entering and exiting the plane in both the front and the rear of the plane. I was hoping for the same options on Alaska Airlines, but discovered that they do not use that approach at Burbank. I don''t know whether this is specific to Alaska Air, or maybe specific to the fact that it is in a different terminal at Burbank than Southwest uses. Had I known ahead of time that they did not allow deplaning from the rear exit, I would not have chosen seats in the rear of the plane.
ronieFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
Keep carry on items to a minimum due to overcrowding overhead bins. Opt for gate checked bags or complimentary checked luggage because Alaska airlines baggage claim retrieval time is so fast
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2024
If you need to keep your blood sugar up, bring your own snacks or order a meal ahead of time.

FAQs for booking flights out of Portland

  • What is a good choice for public transportation from the center of Portland to the Portland International Airport?

    The Trimet Red Line light rail service takes passengers from several locations in the Portland area to the airport. The station is located on the main level at the south end of the ticket lobby. Trains make the trip to the airport roughly every 15 minutes. The fare to ride is around $2.50.

  • Is there any airline that uses Portland International Airport as a hub?

    While there are no airlines that make Portland International Airport a primary hub, the airport is a secondary hub for both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. When combined, these airlines offer around 40 different nonstop flights to cities throughout the world.

  • If I'm going to be taking an animal with me on my trip are there any pet relief areas at the airport?

    There are three different pet relief areas at the airport. There is an outdoor area that is just outside of the baggage claim on the south side of the terminal. Inside the terminal, there are relief areas near gate C4 and gate B2. All of the areas have artificial grass, a sink, a bench, and refuse bags. One important note is that while animals are using the pet relief area they must remain on a leash.

  • If my kids are coming along with me on my trip out of Portland International Airport what are some things they can do before the flight?

    The airport offers two kids' play areas to keep the kids entertained before the flight. One of the play areas is near the security checkpoint between Concourses D and E and the other one is near gate C17.

  • What is Portland also known as?

    Portland Airport’s airport code is PDX. It can also be referred to as Portland, Portland Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Portland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Portland to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $1,154 one-way - $2,438 round-trip
  • For somebody that gets stressed about airline travel, one of the great things about Portland International Airport is that they have a dog therapy program. This is a group of about 20 well-trained dogs that run through the terminal buildings looking for stressed-out passengers in the hopes of calming their nerves a bit.
  • If you're going to be driving yourself to the Portland International Airport before your flight the airport offers several parking options. Their short-term parking is adjacent to the terminal and costs around $27 a day while their long-term parking costs around $12 a day. Their economy parking lot costs around $12 a day and offers shuttle service to the terminal that can get you there in around 7min.
  • If somebody will be dropping you off at the airport before your flight all they need to do is follow the signage to the designated drop-off areas that have a location in front of the terminal buildings on both the upper and lower-level roadways. Drivers may only unload their passengers and their baggage but may not park for any amount of time.
  • If you're somebody that likes to travel light and you are going to be riding your bicycle to the airport, there are several secure locations to lock your bike while you were gone. There are bike racks at both the north and south end of the terminal building. The south rack is right next to the loading platform for the Trimet light rail system.
  • If you're looking for a way to pass the time before your flight from Portland International Airport head over to Concourse C and the Hollywood Theater. This theater is a great way to spend some time watching short films that tell stories specifically about the Pacific Northwest. There is no charge to use the theater.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Portland to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to Worldwide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1098 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

Having the computer outage compounded by delayed takeoff while waiting for aircrew (who were also delayed) resulted in me missing my int’l flight

Boarding , crew and meals were all amazing. Couldn't wish for a better LOOONG flight from Dallas to Sydney .

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

It was serviceable, nothing special but nothing awful on this leg.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

We had a 90 minute delay due to equipment failure that was detected just before we took off. United rebooked my connecting flight.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Great flight attendants, great luggage tracking, pretty good trans-pacific business class setup, food was modest. Only paid WiFi in business class unless you enter an Air Canada member number at the time of booking (e.g., no Star Alliance member number). Vegetarian food was tasty but had no protein. Overall, a good mainstream North American carrier flight experience. Acceptable if the price is right. Otherwise, I might choose an Asian carrier for elevated experience.

It was pretty straight forward, no glitches or hidden costs

The whole plane smelled and felt old. The seats were very uncomfortable. Multiple delays. Extra fees.

For goodness sake, board from the back of the plane to the front and assign overhead space. It would fix everything. Seriously.

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

PDX staff was great and we arrived on time in YVR.

Horrible I had a health emergency and couldn’t go Air Canada refused to allow me to reschedule

Really poor travel experience. My first flight was cancelled, which cut my international trip short and threw off my schedule. I will not be flying Air Canada again if I can so help it. The crew and in-flight experience was pleasant and enjoyable but the consistent delays and cancellations are not worth it.

Economy middle seat was so narrow that I could not sit back comfortably with passengers on either side of me. Over the 9-hour flight, with my body slightly twisted most of that time, my previously-healthy left knee became very painful, even though I got up to walk multiple times. The knee is still painful 3 weeks later. Otherwise, it was a nice flight, but I was crippled over my entire vacation.

The staff were condescending and withheld at times. There were times when they appeared to be more concerned with socializing with each other than appearing professional. I know it must be a hard job, but being chatty and handsy with each other in the public view only to be condescending to customers isn’t a good look.

Flight was delayed by about an hour, once we arrived at LAX we had to take a shuttle to the baggage claim - it was completely disorganized. The agents at the shuttles were rude and unable to provide any information. Frontier charges extra for everything from bags to drinks - at the end it ends up being more expensive than flying the better airlines

Our flight was cancelled. They could do nothing to help us get another flight that was timely. Because the first leg was cancelled we were unable to get to our connection. We had to book on an entirely different airline for today. So we spent more money, lost a day of vacation and will never fly Frontier again, so the 'we are sorry, here is $100 credit' is a joke since we won't be flying on Frontier.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Canceled original flight and wasn't clear on rebooked flight. Had to pay for bags which was more than the flight itself. Normal help, drinks etc. you have to pay for. This is Not a low cost airline.

The seats were dirty with crumbs and trash , looked it had not been cleaned up from a previous flight

Flight was cancelled and was not able to get another flight thru Frontier. Per frontier a refund was issued but I do not see a refund on my Afirm account.

We did not get to go on this flight because it got canceled 4 hours prior to scheduled time. We received an email that it got canceled and then 10 minutes later we received another email that it got delayed. It was very confusing and the only options they gave us for return flight home were 12 to 22 hours of travel time. That was not an option for us since we were traveling with kids and school started on Monday. We ended up opting for a refund and booking a flight back with Alaska. The flight ended up costing us $1500 and we had to book a hotel for the night. We will never book with frontier again.

Frontier charges 25 for the service of checking in and another 79 for a carry on. Will not take this janky air carrier again.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

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