Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-7, making Edmonton one hour ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your PDX to YEG flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Edmonton International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PDX and YEG include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination on time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're landing on a late Portland Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YEG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and see more of Edmonton and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Edmonton International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Edmonton based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Portland Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDX to YEG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Edmonton, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Calgary to check off its must-visit sights. From Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre to Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada and is around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. No journey is complete without seeing Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral.