Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Denver's timezone is UTC-6, making Denver one hour ahead of Portland.
Every week, there are 103 Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 00:28 Frontier Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:40 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your PDX to DEN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. When you're ready to start your Denver vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of United States:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PDX to DEN flights. A reliable 91.86% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between PDX and DEN:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport flight is C$64. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to DEN.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination on time.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider checking in to Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after touching down from your Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from DEN and a comfy option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Denver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Denver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Denver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver
DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport to the centre of Denver has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Denver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Denver, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to DEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Denver is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south of Denver, a trip to Colorado Springs will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Aurora is another favourite destination in United States and is around 13 kilometres east of Denver. No journey is complete without a visit to Magellan's Travel Solutions and Gear, The Fairways at Lowry and Retired Enlisted Association Inc.