Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Durham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RDU to PDX flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and PDX include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Portland Airport (PDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport flight is 90 €. A return plane ticket is currently 181 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to PDX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to PDX.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Portland. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PDX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another standout destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without seeing Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.