Cheap flights from Portland (PDX)

Pacific Northwest hub with the famously good food and carpet

Portland International is the largest airport in Oregon, sitting about 18 km northeast of downtown Portland on the Columbia River. Alaska Airlines is the dominant carrier with a major focus base, joined by Delta, Southwest, United and American. International service includes Tokyo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Reykjavik and seasonal London, plus heavy Mexico and Hawaii leisure traffic. PDX is regularly rated among the best airports in North America.

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Airlines flying from Portland (PDX)

Major carriers: Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, American. Low-cost carriers: Southwest, Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland?
Late January, February and early September are reliably the lowest-fare months at PDX, with transpacific fares to Tokyo softest in late winter. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the exact cheapest week per route, often well below the school-holiday spikes.
Which airlines fly out of PDX?
Alaska Airlines is the dominant carrier with the biggest schedule, joined by Delta, Southwest, United, American, JetBlue and the LCCs Frontier and Spirit. International service includes Delta's Amsterdam, Lufthansa's Frankfurt, Iberojet, Icelandair and Japan Airlines. Flightmussy lists all of them in one search.
How far is PDX from downtown Portland?
Portland International sits roughly 18 km northeast of downtown along the Columbia River. The MAX Red Line light rail runs directly from the terminal to Pioneer Square in 38-40 minutes for a few dollars — one of the cheapest airport-to-downtown public transit options in the U.S.
Are there direct flights from PDX to Tokyo?
Yes — Delta and Japan Airlines both operate nonstop service to Tokyo (HND or NRT depending on schedule). Flightmussy compares both side-by-side and the 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest week, which is usually January-February or late August.

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