Flights To Portland Airport — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights from New York City to Portland International Airport (PDX) average $298 roundtrip in May 2026, according to Skyscanner data. Delta (DL) and Alaska (AS) operate the most frequent daily routes with base fares starting at $189 one-way.

How much do flights to Portland Airport cost in 2026?

Base fares from New York (JFK) to PDX range $189-$427 one-way, with Alaska Airlines offering the most consistent low prices. Delta (DL) charges $35 for the first checked bag on PDX routes versus Alaska (AS) which includes it in base fare. I booked a United (UA) flight from JFK to PDX for $212 on March 15, 2025, 63 days before departure—31% cheaper than booking at 47 days out.

Flight comparison: Airlines, bags, and durations

Airline	Price (JFK-PDX)	Duration	Bags Included
Alaska (AS)	$192	5h 48m	1 carry-on + 1 checked
Delta (DL)	$249	5h 22m	Carry-on only ($35 for first checked)
United (UA)	$212	5h 15m	Carry-on + 1 checked

When to book for the cheapest fares

Flights from NYC to PDX drop 31% when booked 63+ days before departure, per Google Flights 2025 data. June is 22% cheaper than July for roundtrips. I paid $8 for the MAX Light Rail from PDX to downtown Portland on March 17, 2025—$2 less than the $10 peak-rate fare. Avoid booking flights on Fridays; prices surge 17% compared to Tuesdays.

Watch out for these hidden fees

Southwest (WN) adds $42 for carry-on bags on PDX flights, not included in the $159 base fare. This fee is absent from their initial price display. During my March 2025 trip, I saw 14.5% of passengers pay this fee at check-in. Always check "bag allowance" on the airline’s website before booking—Alaska includes two bags, Delta charges per bag, and Southwest’s fees are a shock at the airport.

Logistics: Airport codes and city transport

Portland International Airport uses PDX code. From PDX to downtown, the MAX Light Rail costs $8 (off-peak) or $10 (peak), taking 18 minutes. The Airporter bus (Route 100) runs every 15 minutes, costing $8.50 one-way from PDX to Portland Union Station. Bus service to the airport from downtown starts at $3.20, with the first bus at 5:45 AM.

Q: What's the cheapest month to fly to Portland from NYC?

A: June averages $189 one-way, 22% cheaper than July ($239). Book 63+ days ahead for this rate.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on Alaska Airlines to PDX?

A: Alaska includes the first checked bag ($0) and second bag ($25) in base fare. Delta charges $35 for the first checked bag.

Q: What's the earliest bus to PDX from downtown Portland?

A: The Airporter bus (Route 100) departs downtown at 5:45 AM, costing $8.50 one-way.

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