Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, making Portland nine hours behind Lyon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your LYS to PDX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and PDX:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Portland Airport (PDX)
$1,180 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Airport to Portland Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,279. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LYS to PDX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lyon Airport to Portland Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lyon Airport to Portland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and explore Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Portland Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport to central Portland has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Portland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Airport to Portland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to PDX in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are highlights.