Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Hilo Airport (ITO): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your PDX to ITO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Portland Airport to Hilo Airport. Many travellers pass through Honolulu International Airport when flying between PDX and ITO.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kms (12 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Hilo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hilo Airport (ITO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Hilo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ITO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hilo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and discover more of Hilo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hilo Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Hilo Airport (ITO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Hilo Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Hilo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Hilo is October, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Portland Airport to Hilo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to ITO in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Hilo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 338 kms (210 miles) north-west of Hilo, a trip to Honolulu will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
