Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Portland and Vancouver follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from PDX to YVR start from 05:40 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 18:55 with Air Canada. In total, there are 40 weekly Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Your PDX to YVR 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 like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Vancouver (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
With 67.16% of its services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering PDX to YVR flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and YVR:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, $105 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $267. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to YVR.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from PDX to YVR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX make it to their destination as scheduled 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to YVR in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.