Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Loreto Airport (LTO): what you need to know
Loreto is one hour ahead of Portland and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to LTO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Portland Airport to Loreto Airport. Many passengers pass through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when flying between PDX and LTO.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Loreto Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Loreto Airport (LTO)
If you're coming in on a late Portland Airport to Loreto Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LTO:
Travel at your own pace with a Loreto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Loreto and beyond.
Improve your chances of securing a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Loreto Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Loreto Airport (LTO) to central Loreto
Loreto Airport to central Loreto has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Loreto Airport (LTO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Loreto Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Loreto in September.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Loreto Airport for August if you'd like to go to Loreto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to LTO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Loreto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north of Loreto, a visit to Hermosillo will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Centro Ecologico de Sonora, Museo de Culturas Populares e Inda-genas de Sonora and Alameda Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, head for Culiacan, about 418 kilometres east of Loreto. Paseo del río Sinaloa Park, Jardin Botanico Culiacan and Reserva Ecologica are among its highlights.
