Flying from Gainesville Airport (GNV) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, making Portland three hours behind Gainesville.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GNV to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between GNV and PDX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Gainesville Airport (GNV) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Currently, R 7,449 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,947. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from GNV to PDX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GNV to PDX.
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Handy information about Gainesville Airport (GNV)
You'll find GNV at 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue.
Gainesville Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart GNV arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Gainesville Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Gainesville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GNV:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're landing on a late Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Portland. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Gainesville Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to visit Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GNV to PDX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.