Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
2 hours 32 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. Denver is 1 hour ahead of Portland and operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Every week, there are 103 flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. The earliest flight from PDX to DEN is at 00:28 and the last is at 22:55.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between PDX and DEN:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport is $34. The cheapest price for a return flight is $58. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from PDX to DEN, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Use filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Portland. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Hop off your flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from DEN, make your way to SpringHill Suites Denver Airport.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
Denver International Airport to central Denver is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Denver in April.
The warmest month in Denver is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDX to DEN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Denver
Start your Denver trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from PDX to DEN, explore our accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Denver itinerary.
Complete your Denver trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Denver International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Denver trip.