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There are multiple ways through which you can get to Downtown Portland from the airport. You can either opt for a taxi, choose to rent a car or take the train from the airport to the city center. If you’re looking for convenience over everything, a taxi might be your best option since they are easily available in the arrivals parking lot and can drop you off at any destination in town. On the other hand, the train is ideal if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option. They are available throughout the day in intervals of 15-20min.

The Kansas City Airport Marriot is the only hotel located inside MCI Airport. If you’re flying out of the airport, this is the best place to spend your night as it puts you within touching distance. By staying here, you will not have to worry about finding transport to the airport since they offer a free shuttle. In addition, it takes you less than 5min to get from the hotel to the main terminal, so you could end up saving a lot of time.

While flying is one of the least sustainable ways to get around, there are steps you can take to reduce the impact your flight will have on the environment. You can start by booking a direct flight instead of connecting flights. This is because connecting flights are often longer and therefore burn more fuel. On top of that, you should avoid using plastic drinking bottles, cups and cutlery during your flight. They can’t be reused and therefore end up as waste every time.

MCI Airport is about 19 miles away from the city center. If you’re in a hurry and need to get there quickly, taking a taxi is the best option. For starters, you can get them anywhere in town and secondly, since you are most likely to use the I-29N, you won’t have to deal with traffic and are therefore almost guaranteed to be at the airport grounds in less than 25min compared to the bus, which takes an hour at the very least.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Portland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Kansas City and Portland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Kansas City to Portland usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Portland:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $284 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $317 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Kansas City to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Kansas City to Portland route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $307 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $397, a difference of $90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Oregon Convention Center and OHSU Center for Health and Healing. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Portland:

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 5:28 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $333. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Portland takes 3h 53m, covering 1,477 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $246 to $1,901. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kansas City to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 09m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h 12m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Portland is 2 hours behind Kansas City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Portland range from $255 to $417, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Kansas City to Portland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.