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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 New York (10% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (7%) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (7%).

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 Cancún, Tokyo and London.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Portland?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Portland is Mexico (30% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Netherlands (21%) and Canada (20%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Portland?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Portland. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Los Angeles, Honolulu, Salt Lake City, New York and Provo. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Provo at $126, while the most expensive was Honolulu, at $402.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Portland?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from Portland. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Vancouver and London. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Guadalajara at $268, while the most expensive was London, at $1,313.

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 15m. 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 Oakland and cost $58. The next cheapest destinations were San Francisco at $58 and San Diego at $68.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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Flights from Portland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Portland to anywhere 
-eLaFlew with Frontier-Sep 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-Jun 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-Jun 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-Jul 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-Jun 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-Jul 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-Jul 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-Jul 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 travelers 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 round-trip 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: Denver $213 one-way - $356 round-trip; Chicago $237 one-way - $413 round-trip; San Francisco $148 one-way - $250 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 5 airlines serving 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13121 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

The seats are so close to seats in front that you cannot lean forward and reach anything you may have placed or dropped on the floor.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2026
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The seats are so close to seats in front that you cannot lean forward and reach anything you may have placed or dropped on the floor.

It's no surprise that bigger overhead space would be nice, but they are super convenient and helpful with the baggage claim stuff.

I like the customer service. I was upgraded on flight, so enjoyed the better seat selection

Overall, excellent, including the warmth, friendliness and equanimity of all the employees,

First flight one hour late, return on time. On both flights everybody were just great Seats comfortable. No complaints, just , 2 good flights. Like flying Alaska Airlines.

Plane narrows toward back of flight. Seats small. No snack options. I cookie pack going. 1 pretzel pack on return. No in flight entertainment for long flight.

First time flying on Alaska Airlines. Very good experience. Boarded, landed on time, baggage claim was quick just as they guarantee. When returning home, the nicest person at the check in counter helped with our checked luggage tickets and our wine cases, which were free to check (one per passenger) when you joined their rewards program. Will definitely use this airline again!

We were really impressed with the customer service throughout Alaska Airlines. Every crew member we engaged with were very welcoming and eager to help. I find airline travel to be extremely stressful, but my experience with Alaska Airlines was the complete opposite. We will definitely be booking future flights with Alaska Airlines.

I paid a substantial additional fee to upgrade to Premium Class because I wanted a more comfortable, peaceful flight. Instead, Alaska seated a couple traveling with a 14-month-old lap child directly beside me. The child was loud throughout the flight—screaming, throwing objects, and tossing food around the row. What I paid extra to make relaxing and enjoyable became stressful, cramped, and absolutely miserable. There was nothing “premium” about the experience beyond a few additional inches of legroom. I understand that families and young children need to travel. However, Alaska sells Premium Class as an upgraded experience and charges passengers accordingly. If the airline is going to collect a significant premium for added comfort, it should give customers some meaningful way to protect that investment—whether through better seating options, advance notice, the ability to relocate when seats are available, or a refund when the experience is completely undermined. I would not pay for this upgrade again. It was a waste of money, and I intend to contact Alaska directly to request a refund of the Premium Class upgrade fee.

The seats felt an inch narrower and two inches closer than any seats I’ve ever sat in on a flight. It was just cramped and packed in. Otherwise it was fine. Just as expected from modern US air travel.

the flight was significantly delayed. Not much was done by the airline to compensate passengers

the flight itself was totally fine. The crew were great and very helpful. The flight was delayed, however, over an hour without a lot of information as to why.

Had to walk back and forth between concourses to figure out which gate I was supposed to be at. The app and the flight board in the airport had different gates listed. Was told numerous times to check bags only to get on the plane and find that there was plenty of room for bags. The flight was over an hour late which had me landing after the last train departed. WiFi was unusable

My experience was okay I changed my returning flight and I was charged extra money which I dont think should be the case, especially because I experienced small delays from my going flight. And many flights were either canceled or delayed after my original flight time. I believe some customers should have the ability to change flights due to certain situations

Flight was fine. Only thing was flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. Flight was originally scheduled to depart at 7:50pm but didn't depart until 9:50pm. I got home around midnight. It was later than desired and I had to get up early next day to take kids to practice. I have noticed that last flight of day on West Coast for Southwest always tend to have delays.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was really nice! I appreciate the gate attendant allowing families with small children to board early on in the process… that was very helpful! The internet service didn’t work with the app I was trying to use even though I paid the $8… other than that it was great! Oh and I should’ve asked for the whole cranberry cocktail can. That cup was about 2 sips…

I liked the boarding process with our loading group and numbers. I disliked that I couldn't guarantee our seats together. I didn't like that the Internet costs $8/ flight, but did love all the inflight options available through their app. I disliked no charging station at my seat for a 3+ hour flight.

Great! Although the flight was about 40 minutes delayed, the crew did a good job getting everything boarded quickly and efficiently.

Flight attendent didn't let me sit in the empty window seat literally next to me. Doors had closed already so I moved over. She came over, asked for my ticket and made me switch back to the middle. The man on the aisle and I were right on top of each other. Seemed like a real power trip for no reason at all.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

My seat had no padding, it was literally plywood with a plastic cover. I could not change seats on my 10 hour flight. My excitement for this trip helped me deal with the pain.

The flight was great. The crew were a little terse about the size of my bag. It fit fine.

The flights were on time- Great service Would have liked more options for food choices.

The brakes on the A220 are sensitive and uncomfortably grabby

The food could be much better. Also very unfortunate that most of business class seats were empty but I could not upgrade.

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.

Luggage took too long go get off plane in Knoxville. Was almost 45 minutes after the flight landed.

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Excellent customer service at check in at Austin flight to DFW and excellent customer service from Karren in terminal B at DFW.

The flight itself was fine, but between the man in front of me putting his chair back, and the gentleman next to me who took up 50% of my seat, my back and neck are destroyed from the flight. I’m hoping for a better outcome flying back.

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

We were told there would be no food/beverage service due to turbulence. There was very little turbulence on the 2+ hour flight. I was in First Class and thought they could have done a quick service after take off as they had a quite bit of time before we would be reaching the predicted turbulent area. They could have at least passed out a quick bag of pretzels.

Very disappointed with the crew and the lack of attention given to the passengers. On a 5 hour flight they never offered a snack. One time offered a beverage and didn’t pick up the used cups until the flight was on final approach. The two flight attendants in our section mentioned that they were best friends and compared their pre flight shoes. When paying for first/business class there is a level of service that should be expected. These two spent the majority of the flight in their seats playing on their phones and laughing with each other. Very frustrating!!!

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