Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Toronto: what you need to know
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is three hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to Toronto flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from PDX to Toronto with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
PDX is around 10 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Portland International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX land on time.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Toronto
R 1,906 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Toronto flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,478. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from PDX to Toronto if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Scoring cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Toronto is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a sweet deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PDX to Toronto by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland International Airport to Toronto.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from PDX to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Once your flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
You can expect the trip to take about 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Settle in and get cosy after your PDX to Toronto flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Hertz, National and Avis.
Score the best price by booking your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto has arrived. Central Toronto is about 105 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in around 4 hours 5 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel close to YKF. Settle in at one of these options after your PDX to Toronto flight:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget will get you on the road.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from YKF a few weeks in advance of your flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Toronto
Visit Toronto during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Portland International Airport to Toronto in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Portland International Airport to Toronto flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to Toronto in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Portland International Airport to Toronto:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are must-visits when exploring Toronto.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to tick off its leading sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among the biggest draws.