Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bismarck Airport (BIS): what you need to know
Your PDX to BIS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and BIS:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport flight is $698. A round-trip ticket is currently $515. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to BIS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bismarck Airport (BIS)
If you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near BIS:
Follow your own route with a Bismarck Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Avis or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bismarck and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bismarck Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Bismarck Airport (BIS) to central Bismarck
BIS is located at 2301 University Drive Bldg 17.
Bismarck Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Bismarck. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Bismarck Airport (BIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport is February, while October is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bismarck based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Bismarck Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bismarck, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to BIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Sioux Falls is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bismarck. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Old Courthouse Museum and Washington Pavilion Science Centre.
Around 306 kilometres east of Bismarck, Fargo is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Plains Art Museum, Red River Zoo and Fargo Air Museum.