Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland is three hours behind Columbia and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CAE to PDX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like October? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAE and PDX include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Right now, R 6,111 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,739. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAE to PDX, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport.
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Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CAE land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Columbia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CAE. Whether you have an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Portland Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Portland based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to visit Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAE to PDX in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its leading attractions. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, consider Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are highlights.
