Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is 21 hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Christchurch Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport is a popular stop between PDX and CHC.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PDX.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Christchurch Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)
If you're landing on a late Portland Airport to Christchurch Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Christchurch Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and see more of Christchurch and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Christchurch Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
April is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Christchurch Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Christchurch in March.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Christchurch Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to CHC in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.