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There are three airport options which you can choose to fly into the city of Portland, OR. The Troutdale Airport (TTD), Hillsboro Airport (HIO) and the Portland International Airport (PDX), which is the main airport in the city. Also, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is located 6 miles away from the city center of Portland, making it the most convenient option for travel into the city.

There are two major airports that service Kansas City, MO: the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is the main airport in the region. The MCI airport is located 15 miles from downtown Kansas City.

There are a number of hotels where you can choose to spend the night if you have an early morning flight from the airport. The Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station is a good option for travelers since it is located 2 miles away from the airport. You can also spend the night at the Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Airport at Cascade Station, located at a distance of 2.2 miles from the airport.

There are a number of hotels where you can choose to spend the night if you have a late evening arrival into the Kansas City International Airport (MCI). You can choose to book a room in the Kansas City Airport Marriott hotel, which is located about a mile from the airport. Also, you can choose to sleep in the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City Airport, located 1.4 miles from the airport.

Among airlines operating Portland to Kansas City 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.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business 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 Portland to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $328 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $375 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 9 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 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 31% on the Portland to Kansas City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Kansas City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Country Club Plaza and Kansas City Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:03 am and lands at 10:31 am
• Latest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 5:28 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $365. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Kansas City takes 3h 28m, 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 $254 to $1,899. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 36m, compared with 5h 43m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 23m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Portland to Kansas City range from $285 to $475, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.

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