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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $291-$468
Frontier
Sun 9/9Wed 9/12
STL - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Typical prices: $328-$495
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/16Wed 9/19
STL - PDX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and Portland. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $279 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Portland (STL-PDX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Portland

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
12:17 pm - 11:36 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
25h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:24 pm - 11:17 amPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
20h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$240Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
12:17 pm - 11:54 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
25h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:38 pm - 7:17 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
28h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$240Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 8:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
4h 12mnonstop
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11:16 am - 5:10 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 54mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 8:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
4h 12mnonstop
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11:16 am - 5:10 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 54mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26
Southwest Logo
9:55 pm - 12:10 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
4h 15mnonstop
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9:00 am - 6:30 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$333Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 5:49 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
6h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 8:36 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$337United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 12:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
7h 02m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:43 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 43m1 stop San Francisco
$337United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 1:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
6h 55m1 stop San Diego
Southwest Logo
11:30 pm - 10:30 amPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
9h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$337Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 1:39 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
7h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 4:51 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$337American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 7:29 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-PDX Portland
8h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 1:44 pmPDX  Portland-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$337American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Portland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Portland?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Portland start at $240. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $291 to $468. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $240 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Portland?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Portland, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Portland?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Portland at $292 round-trip.
  • July ($438) and June ($426) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from St. Louis to Portland the cheapest?

Flights from St. Louis to Portland are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Portland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for St. Louis to Portland flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Portland

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Your St. Louis to Portland flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are the transport options from Portland International Airport?

    The easiest way to get downtown is by taking the light rail. PDX is connected to the city by the MAX light rail system, and the Red Line trains depart every 15min. You can also take the shuttle from PDX with several companies offering door-to-door and inter-city shuttle services from PDX. Taxis are also available on the lower roadway around baggage claim, and no reservations are needed. Car rentals are available too, and most companies provide shuttle services from the baggage claim area to the offsite car rental station on the lower roadway.

  • Does Portland International Airport offer accessible services?

    The airport has provided elevators and ramps for passengers in wheelchairs. People with limited mobility also get reserved parking spots, accessible restrooms, fast track services, and dedicated seating areas. Aira services are available for low-vision passengers traveling through PDX. They will also be allowed guide dogs, and braille signage, audio announcements, and tactile guide paths are provided to guide them through PDX. Visual paging is available for the hard of hearing, and TDD telephones are also present at PDX.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Portland International Airport?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta have lounges at PDX. Delta runs the only members-only lounge at PDX, while the other two options you can access by paying at the door. To access these lounges, you must show your flight ticket and pay a one-time fee. The Delta lounge is on Concourse D airside, Alaska lounge is on Concourse C airside, and United Club is on Concourse E airside. The airport also has a USO lounge for active US military members landside on the mezzanine level.

  • Does Portland International Airport offer family services?

    PDX offers nursing rooms for mothers who are traveling with infants. The nursing rooms provide comfortable seating, fold-down tables, and power outlets. The PDX nursing facilities are airside near the south lobby and around Gate D2. The airport has also provided a children’s play area for passengers with older kids. The PDX play areas are two, and they are both airside around Gates C17 and D7.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to Portland flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to Portland flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from St. Louis to Portland?

    2 airlines operate flights between St. Louis and Portland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
    • Alaska Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Portland?

    Flights from St. Louis to Portland usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to Portland flights?

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

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • Hawaiian Airlines: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Portland?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Portland:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Portland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $402 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to Portland?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Portland?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Portland pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Portland most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Portland?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the St. Louis to Portland route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Portland?

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

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Portland?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Portland takes 4h 12m, covering 1,702 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Portland?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Portland:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 12:42 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:07 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 12m.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. Louis to Portland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 45% above the route average of $368. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Portland?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to Portland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $240 to $1,543. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Portland looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Portland?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 6h 47m via Sacramento Intl (SMF) and 6h 56m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and Portland?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PDX)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Portland flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Portland range from $291 to $468, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on St. Louis to Portland flights?

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

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Portland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $338 - about $66 less than Monday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Portland trip for January. Fares historically average $292 round-trip in that month - typically $146 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $279 round-trip on this route - about $123 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.
    - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland Air, OR
    - Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) By IHG
    - Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) comprises two terminals and five concourses, A to E. The airport has provided courtesy shuttles for inter-terminal transportation, which run every 5-10min.
  • STL welcomes all pets to the airport. The airport has provided six relief areas: four indoors and two outdoors. The indoor areas are airside, and the outdoor areas are outside Terminal 2 and on the upper west side of Terminal 1.
  • Around 1,084 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from St. Louis to Portland. You can fly more sustainably with Frontier Airlines; they offer a flight emitting 60% less carbon per passenger.
  • Unwind after your flight with a holistic massage or facial at the Dragontree Spa at Portland International Airport (PDX). The spa is open between 9 am and 8 pm and is on Concourse C airside.
  • US Bank has a full-service branch at STL for those in need of banking or currency exchange services. The bank is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm and sits on the lower level of Terminal 1.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Portland?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Portland to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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