Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Portland is three hours behind Washington DC and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from IAD to PDX start from 17:30 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 17:45 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport flights.
Your IAD to PDX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Portland (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
With 77.78% of its services landing as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to PDX flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and PDX:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport flight is $226. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $452. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to PDX.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near PDX:
Explore without limits with a Portland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Portland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Portland International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland International Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Portland in May.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Portland International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to PDX in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Portland, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its leading attractions. From Greyhound: Bus Station to LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, consider Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are key reasons to visit.