Travelling from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport.
Portland's timezone is UTC-7, making Portland three hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Choose from six weekly Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport flights. The 12:29 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your KOA to PDX 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 domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Portland (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for KOA to PDX flights, with 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between KOA and PDX include:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Right now, $228 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $454. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KOA to PDX.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
88.63% of flights leaving Kona International Airport at Keahole land at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of KOA.
Kona International Airport at Keahole is around 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport, have a look at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. It's a quick drive from KOA.
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Portland International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Portland in May.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Portland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from KOA to PDX in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its leading attractions. From Greyhound: Bus Station to LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without seeing Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.