Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Oakland and Portland are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from OAK to PDX start from 05:10 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from 35 weekly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your OAK to PDX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Portland (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With a reliable 92.38% of services landing on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier for OAK to PDX flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OAK and PDX include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Currently, R 671 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,342. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAK to PDX.
The cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that depart OAK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OAK:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PDX:
Explore without limits with a Portland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Portland and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Portland International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Portland in May.
Before locking in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Portland International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to PDX in December. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
If you're ready to explore another side of United States, consider Spokane, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.
