Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Salt Lake City.
Each week, there are 127 Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 08:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:59 with Delta Air Lines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SLC to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Portland (and then other parts of United States) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SLC to PDX flights. A dependable 86.11% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SLC and PDX:
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
At the moment, ر.ق. 269 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 515. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SLC to PDX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SLC land on schedule 82.4% of the time.
To reach Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PDX:
Grab a Portland International Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Portland International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Portland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Portland International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to PDX in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Portland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
