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The easiest way to get from downtown Portland to the airport is via the town’s light rail system. The MAX light rail Red Line connects downtown Portland to the airport and the trip takes less than 40min. The first train arrives daily at the airport at 4:45 am.

The terminals at Portland International Airport are easily accessible by wheelchair, and the airport provides handicap parking at discounted rates and restrooms for people with mobility issues. The airport uses Aira to assist passengers with visual impairments and uses the Sunflower lanyard to identify passengers with hidden disabilities.

On arrival at Salt Lake City International Airport, the TRAX Green Line train offers the most convenient transportation when moving from the airport to the city. Another public transportation option is the city’s bus service, which does not operate on holidays and weekends. You can also choose to use rideshare services, taxis, or car rental services, which are available at the airport.

Portland International Airport offers a variety of parking options that facilitate both short-term and long-term parking. There is one short-term garage within the airport premise, and two long-term garages parked next to the rental car center. The airport also provides valet parking, which is the most convenient form of parking available.

Among airlines operating Portland to Salt Lake City flights:

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

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

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

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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 Portland to Salt Lake City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $219 round-trip via Sacramento Intl (SMF), compared to $294 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% 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 24% on the Portland to Salt Lake City route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $274 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $357, a difference of $83. 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 Salt Lake City flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Salt Lake City are Salt Palace Convention Center, The University of Utah and Vivint Smart Home Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Salt Lake City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:33 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:08 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 62% above the route average of $293. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Salt Lake City takes 1h 57m, covering 628 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 $257 to $2,231. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Salt Lake City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 36m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 5h 35m via San Francisco (SFO).

Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Portland (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Fox
· Hertz
· Dollar
· NU Car
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Portland to Salt Lake City range from $209 to $368, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to Salt Lake City flights:

• • Delta
• • Alaska Airlines