Flying from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
To break up your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the BFL - PDX route are:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport is C$205. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$380. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from BFL to PDX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from BFL to PDX. You don't need to search every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Central Bakersfield to Meadows Field Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Got an early flight from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BFL:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PDX if you're catching a late flight from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Portland. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Portland in May.
Book your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFL to PDX in December. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Portland right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from BFL to PDX:
Pioneer Courthouse Square and Portland Japanese Garden are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Portland itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pittock Mansion.
Complete your Portland trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Portland International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Portland.
