Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 50 minutes.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun three hours ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PDX to CUN flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PDX to CUN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between PDX and CUN:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $313. A round-trip fare right now is $616. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to CUN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cancun Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without experiencing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.