Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, making Portland two hours behind Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to PDX start from 07:00 — the first with Sun Country Airlines. The last departure is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 34 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport, so jetting off to Portland (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta.
Alaska Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MSP to PDX flights, with 85.15% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MSP and PDX include:
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Portland Airport (PDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport flight is $197. A return plane ticket is currently $417. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSP to PDX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Pick up a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Portland in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP 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
You've seen Portland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres north to Seattle to check off its leading attractions. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.