Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Portland's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Portland two hours behind Dallas.
Flights from DFW to PDX start at 07:10 — the first with Frontier Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 66 weekly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your DFW to PDX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Portland (and then other parts of United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DFW to PDX flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DFW and PDX:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
C$116 is the lowest price for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$245. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DFW to PDX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DFW to PDX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DFW:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel near PDX if you're catching a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Portland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Portland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Portland International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Portland. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Portland International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Portland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DFW to PDX in December. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a trip to Seattle will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.