Travelling from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX), there's a selection of airports to depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
1 hour 17 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport.
Portland (where Portland International Airport is located) and Vancouver share the UTC-7 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX), with 38 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to PDX is the 08:25 Air Canada service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:30 with Air Canada.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to PDX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Book your direct flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline operates services from YVR.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX)? Check out the fares leaving from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH).
You can board a direct flight from Vancouver to PDX with Air Canada. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of CXH.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and PDX:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to PDX, chill out in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Reserve a hotel close to PDX if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Portland International Airport, Rs31,321 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just Rs49,984. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Vancouver to PDX if you book 11 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are generally at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Portland International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Portland International Airport (PDX)
May is the quietest time to fly to Portland. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Portland International Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Portland. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Vancouver to PDX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Portland International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Portland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Portland right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Portland International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Portland is to visit its popular attractions. Some highlights include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Complete your Portland trip with a car rental
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