Flying from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Portland two hours behind Bloomington.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BMI to PDX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BMI and PDX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Portland Airport (PDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport flight is 286 €. A return ticket right now is 368 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BMI to PDX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BMI to PDX.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
You'll find BMI at 3201 Cira Dr.
Of all flights departing from Central Illinois Regional Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Illinois Regional Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bloomington. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BMI:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Reserve a hotel close to PDX if you're catching a late Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Portland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and see more of Portland and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Portland in March.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Portland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BMI to PDX in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
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 seen Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
