Flying from Portland Airport (PWM) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PWM to BHM flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PWM and BHM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PWM) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is $178. A return fare right now is $536. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PWM to BHM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PWM)
PWM is located at 1001 Westbrook Street.
79% of flights departing from Portland Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Portland Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PWM? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Consider booking a hotel near BHM if you're on a late Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and venture far and wide through Birmingham and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Birmingham in March.
Before locking in your flight from Portland Airport to Birmingham Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PWM to BHM sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Birmingham has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 354 kilometres north-west of Birmingham, a visit to Memphis will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Any trip through the United States wouldn't feel complete without exploring New South Memphis. Big River Crossing is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham.
