Flying from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Portland three hours behind Sarasota.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SRQ to PDX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarasota Airport to Portland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SRQ and PDX:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Des Moines Airport
Handy information about Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
You'll find SRQ at 6000 Airport Circle.
Sarasota Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SRQ reach their destination on time.
Central Sarasota to Sarasota Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you have a late Sarasota Airport to Portland Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Travel at your own pace with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Portland and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sarasota Airport to Portland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Portland. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sarasota Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to visit Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SRQ to PDX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.