Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 5 minutes.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is eight hours ahead of Portland.
With four flights a week between the two airports, Portland International Airport (PDX) to Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the busiest route. Hop on Icelandair's 14:45 flight to get your journey from PDX to KEF underway.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your PDX to Reykjavik flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Direct Portland International Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is where you'll disembark.
Be on the lookout for deals with Icelandair. This airline operates direct flights from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from PDX to Reykjavik. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Portland to PDX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kms (6 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PDX:
Portland International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination without delay.
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reykjavik
£249 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return plane tickets start from £349. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from PDX to Reykjavik, book your trip three months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Portland International Airport to Reykjavik tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PDX to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) to the centre of Reykjavik takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KEF:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Keflavik Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from PDX to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is around 2 kms (1 mile) from the centre of Reykjavik. Following your flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your PDX to Reykjavik flight:
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik. To escape the crowds, head to Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Book your Portland International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Reykjavik, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are essential stops on your Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the northeast, popular attractions include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, roughly 121 kms (75 miles) southeast of Reykjavik. Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur are key highlights.