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Flight deals from Port Columbus to Portland

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,973. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Portland.R 2,596 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,596, select.
Portland.R 2,669 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,669, select.
Portland.R 2,671 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,671, select.
Portland.R 3,862 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,862, select.
Portland.R 3,865 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,865, select.
Portland.R 3,882 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,882, select.

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Direct flights from Port Columbus to Portland

Port Columbus to Portland: Alternative routes

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Columbus to Portland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,596
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Port Columbus to Portland: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Port Columbus to Portland is R 4,973. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Port Columbus to Portland.
American Airlines flies direct from Port Columbus to Portland.
As of July 2026, there is one flight per week flying from Port Columbus to Portland.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Columbus to Portland is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Portland but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Portland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Portland.

Flying from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know

  • Portland is three hours behind Columbus and follows the UTC-8 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your CMH to PDX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMH and PDX:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis St Paul Airport

    • Chicago Midway Airport

Handy information about Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

  • CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Port Columbus Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Columbus to Port Columbus Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near CMH? If you're catching an early flight from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)

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 travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Portland in March.

  • Book your flight from Port Columbus Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMH to PDX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Portland, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its top sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.

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