Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Seattle and Portland share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Choose from 325 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.
To ensure you get on your SEA to PDX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to exploring Portland (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates SEA to PDX flights. A reliable 87.14% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEA and PDX:
Vancouver International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
$69 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $139. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SEA to PDX by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometers from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you have a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Grab a Portland International Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Portland International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport to the center of Portland has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Portland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to PDX in December. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Portland, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 241 kilometers north to Seattle to check off its popular sights. From Greyhound: Bus Station to LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 467 kilometers north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without visiting Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
