Travelling from Madison Airport (MSN) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madison Airport to Portland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Madison.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSN to PDX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Delta is your ticket to exploring Portland (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Madison Airport to Portland Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madison Airport to Portland Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSN and PDX:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about Madison Airport (MSN)
The address for MSN is 4000 International Lane.
Of the departures from Madison Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Madison Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madison. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madison Airport to Portland Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madison Airport to Portland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Portland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz to explore Portland and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Madison Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Madison Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to explore Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSN to PDX in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
