Flying from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX) leaving from here.
Around 8 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Reykjavik to Portland International Airport flight.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind Reykjavik.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services each week. Travel from KEF to PDX on Icelandair's 4:50pm flight.
Your flight from Reykjavik to PDX won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport with Icelandair. This popular carrier operates services from KEF.
Icelandair ranks first in bookings for flights from KEF to PDX.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Reykjavik to PDX that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between KEF and PDX include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Traveling from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
66.96% of flights that leave from Keflavik International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
You can arrive at RKV from the center of Reykjavik in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 2 kilometers or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik International Airport the day before your Reykjavik to PDX flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.1%.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Portland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Portland and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Reykjavik to Portland International Airport flight.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Portland. The time it takes to get there by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Right now, $490 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $646. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Reykjavik to PDX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Reykjavik to Portland International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Reykjavik to PDX.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Portland. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport (PDX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to PDX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport in December when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Portland right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Portland International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Portland when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Portland Japanese Garden followed by Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Portland. Around 225 kilometers away to the north, popular attractions include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider Tacoma, roughly 193 kilometers north of Portland. LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park are the start of reasons to visit.