Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Busan is 16 hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your PDX to PUS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
392 € is currently the best price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.134 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PDX to PUS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PDX to PUS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights leaving Portland International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PDX.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PUS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR to explore Busan and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Gimhae International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Gimhae International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Busan. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or ride-share will depend on the time of day, so do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Busan in April.
The warmest month in Busan is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Gimhae International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to PUS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen Busan. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Incheon is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. No trip is complete without visiting Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
