Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
Portland is nine hours behind Frankfurt and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your FRA to PDX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Portland (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Condor. This popular airline offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport.
Condor is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and PDX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Portland Airport (PDX)
Right now, $724 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,077. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to PDX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to PDX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel near PDX if you're taking a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Portland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz to explore Portland and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
From Portland Airport, Portland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Portland in March.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Portland Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FRA to PDX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 experienced Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.


