Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 21 hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your PDX to AKL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Auckland International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and AKL:
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Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PDX.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes homes or Bargain Rental Cars and experience more of Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Auckland International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland International Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Auckland International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Auckland in March.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its top sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.