Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is five hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PDX to GIG flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and GIG:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PDX.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. 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 on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Rio de Janeiro in March.
When booking your flight from Portland Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are among the biggest draws.