Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland is seven hours behind London and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to PDX flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and PDX:
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport flight is R 6,943. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 12,812. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to PDX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to PDX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel near PDX if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Portland International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Portland. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Portland International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to PDX in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Portland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without dropping by Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.