Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, making Columbus three hours ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to CMH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Columbus — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and CMH:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Right now, 110 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 326 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PDX to CMH by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to CMH.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Columbus's usual tourist stops.
Improve your chances of getting the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport to central Columbus has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Columbus in April.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Columbus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to CMH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, about 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.