Travelling from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Minneapolis's main airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX) leaving from this base.
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Minneapolis to Portland International Airport flight.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Minneapolis.
The busiest route is from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX), with 37 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from MSP to PDX is the 7am Sun Country Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 9:55pm with Delta Air Lines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Minneapolis to PDX.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX) leave from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport departing from MSP. Get on board with any of these:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from MSP to PDX.
Among carriers on this route, Alaska Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Located around 21 kms (13 miles) from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on time at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near PDX and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Minneapolis to Portland International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Central Portland is roughly 6 miles from Portland International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX)
At the moment, £57 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £85. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Minneapolis to PDX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Minneapolis to Portland International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport (PDX). Visit Portland in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Minneapolis to PDX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Portland
Start your Portland trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Portland International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Portland Japanese Garden and Voodoo Doughnut are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Portland to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Great Northwest.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Portland. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the north, top sights here include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Tacoma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kms (120 miles) north of Portland. No trip is complete without seeing LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.
