Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is five hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Portland International Airport is located in Portland.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to PDX.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to PDX departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to PDX flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near PDX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport flight.
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Portland. The time it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport is 350 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 702 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to PDX, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Portland. July is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport (PDX), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to PDX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Portland
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Portland International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Portland:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Portland when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Portland Japanese Garden followed by Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 225 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its must-visit sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tacoma is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north of Portland. No journey is complete without a visit to LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.