Traveling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Guadalajara.
Pack your bags and choose from seven weekly Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GDL to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Volaris is your gateway to exploring Portland (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Volaris on this route.
With a reliable 83.54% of services arriving as scheduled, Volaris is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to PDX flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GDL and PDX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of the departures from Guadalajara Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Guadalajara Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're arriving on a late Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PDX:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Portland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GDL to PDX in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Portland. Around 241 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometers north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are among the biggest draws.

