Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Portland and Seattle are in the same timezone, UTC-8.
Every week, there are 119 Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 05:08 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:45 with Alaska Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PDX to SEA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Seattle (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Delta ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PDX to SEA flights, with 90.48% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PDX and SEA:
Vancouver International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Right now, R 1,799 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,602. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PDX to SEA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PDX to SEA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX land on schedule 83% of the time.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're getting in on a late Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SEA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seattle and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Seattle. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to SEA in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without seeing Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
