Cheap flights from Portland to Calgary

Flying out of Portand International Airport

Portland International Airport is located within Portland's city limits, just a short twelve miles from its downtown core, and accommodates ninety-five percent of all air travel in the state of Oregon, making it the largest airport in the state. True to its Portland surroundings, PDX has been deemed a foodie-haven, with a wide array of great eats to satiate the hungry traveler, and thus garnering it acclaims as the US' best airport. Housing a mini-movie theatre and a distillery, this bustling Portland hub ensures your next trip begins in style.

With direct flights to most of the United States, and international flights daily to Canada, there are no shortage of flight options or travel destinations. Flight options from Portland to Calgary include flights with one or more connections, typically involving a quick layover in Seattle, Washington. This route is most often accommodated by Alaska Air or United Airlines, with quick four-to-five hour flights before and after your layover.

Keep in mind Canada's weather conditions upon arrival in Calgary, as this great Canadian city can get snow from as early as October, right through to March, which can affect flights if you are planning a trip during Canada's blustery winter.

Landing at Calgary International Airport

The sprawling Calgary International Airport is a cool seventeen kilometers from downtown Calgary, ensuring you spend more of your vacation in the heart of Cowtown than in transit. While close to the city center, with public transit and taxis easily accessible from the airport, cost and convenience lend themselves best to renting a car for the length of your stay. Find great deals and smoothly book your vehicle using Skyscanner's car rental tool.

Things To Do In Calgary

With its reputation as a cowboy cousin to Montana and Texas, Calgary offers a true taste into the ways of the Wild West. Hugging the Rocky Mountains, views from even within the city limits offer spectacular snow-capped peaks. Your rental car further extends its use to day trips to beautiful Banff and Jasper National Park to fully immerse yourself in Canada's wildlife. An abundant elk population and innumerable roadside mountain goat sightings ensure an up-close experience with nature. Calgary's true claim to fame, the Calgary Stampede, kicks off in dry, dusty July, making this the busiest time to travel. Having accommodations lined up during these busy Summer months is key, and utilizing Skyscanner's hotel tool can ensure air-conditioned comfort during your stay.