Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from PDX to Beijing, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from PDX to Beijing, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you hold a passport from United States, you will need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Portland International Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland, PDX can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Beijing
C$622 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,307. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to Beijing, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Beijing.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Portland International Airport to Beijing. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes about 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near PKX. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from PDX to Beijing at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing. July is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from PDX to Beijing sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Beijing itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Beijing and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Beijing.