Cheap Flights to Portland
Flights to Portland in 2021
| Popular in | January | High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | ฿34,128 | Average for round-trip flights in April 2021 |
| Round-trip from | ฿27,604 | From Bangkok to Portland |
| One-way from | ฿30,741 | One-way flight from Bangkok to Portland |
Cheapest prices for Portland flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Portland?
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TH1 - PDX Price
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฿21,056 - ฿58,700
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PDX Temperature
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9 - 28 °C
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PDX Rainfall
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17 - 139 mm
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Portland is a year-round destination, which offers a whole host of annual events each season.
Book flights to Portland during spring and you can witness the beautiful rhododendrons, azaleas, roses and cherry trees burst into blossom in parks and gardens across the city. Although visitors will experience some spring showers, this is mixed with sunny, dry days, making this a great time to visit. Nature lovers will also enjoy the annual Portland Rose Festival. Taking place from late May to early June, this event features parades, carnival rides, live music, fireworks and much more.
Summer is the most popular time to visit, which often means higher prices for flights to Portland and increased hotel rates. Travellers can expect long, dry days, with comfortably warm temperatures, which make this the perfect time for being in the great outdoors. Beer lovers may also enjoy The Oregon Brewers Festival, held every July, where visitors can enjoy craft beer, music and some culinary delights.
The temperature begins to cool in fall, although there is still plenty to do, with cultural, wine and holiday events filling the calendar. Book a flight to Portland during this season to see beautiful fall foliage and attend the Time-Based Art Festival. This event showcases a variety of visual art, music and dance performances.
Although rain is common in winter, use this as an excuse to dive into some of the city’s best restaurants, pubs, bars and shops. Temperatures are mild and if you don’t mind dodging the rain then this is a great time to look for discounted accommodation cheap flights to Portland.
When is the best time to book a flight to Portland?
The price you pay for your flight to Portland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Portland?
Tuesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Portland. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Portland?
Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Portland. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.
Portland overview
Often referred to as the ‘City of Roses’, Portland’s gardens have become one of its main attractions. But beyond its greenery, its setting among coastal mountains, its mild climate, impressive arts scene and lively nightlife lure visitors from all over to book flights to Portland.
Lovers of the great outdoors can spend their holiday hiking the trails of Forest Park and taking long walks in the Japanese Garden. The climate is so mild and rainfall so plentiful that Portland is a paradise for gardeners. Semi-tropical plants like camellias thrive, as do 400 varieties of roses. And while much of the rest of North America is still shovelling snow, spring comes to Portland early.
Visitors who come off a flight to Portland when it’s raining shouldn’t be disappointed, there’s plenty to do indoors from visiting art museums to exploring the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or just hanging out at the enormous Powell’s bookstore. There are several local theatre companies, a symphony orchestra, chamber music group, and opera company. In addition, Portland has so many microbreweries and brewpubs; it’s been called “Munich on the Willamette”.
The Pearl District in particular, has been hailed as the ultimate capital of hipsterdom, where you can soak in all the healthy eats and craft beer that you can handle.
Portland climate
Portland has the mild rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest. It doesn’t get that much rain in inches, but it has a lot of days when it rains some. The rainy season is roughly October to May. Summer is the sunniest season in Portland, so that’s when most people visit. It can be hot, with temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius. Whenever you go, be prepared for at least a little rain and also for cool evenings even in summer.
Getting around Portland
It’s easy to walk around compact Portland. There are plenty of small parks to rest at and sidewalks are wide. The public transit system is very good. TriMet has buses and light rail, the Metropolitan Area Express (MAX). If you’re travelling in the free rail zone, a 300-block area in the centre, a ride won’t cost you a thing. The Portland Streetcar services the cultural district and great areas for shopping and restaurants. The free rates apply to the streetcar too. If you hop on one of the vintage streetcars that run on the weekends, you still won’t have to pay.
Getting from the Airport to the City
The main airport in Portland is Portland International Airport (PDX). PDX provides access to shuttles, taxis, limousines, and on-site and off-site rental cars. The airport website lists taxi and limo companies by destination. TriMet (Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon) is the public transport system that serves downtown Portland.
