Flying from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, making Portland two hours behind Bismarck.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BIS to PDX flight.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BIS and PDX:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to Portland Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport flight is $430. A round-trip fare is currently $544. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BIS to PDX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIS to PDX.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bismarck Airport (BIS)
BIS's address is 2301 University Drive Bldg 17.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bismarck Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Bismarck Airport from central Bismarck, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BIS? If you're catching an early flight from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Portland and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Portland in March.
Book your flight from Bismarck Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to visit Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BIS to PDX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Portland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another essential stop in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
