Flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport takes on average 3 hours 34 minutes. The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
Take your pick of 19 weekly flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport. The 00:38 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight you can take between ANC and PDX. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Heading away during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ANC and PDX are:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport is $159. The cheapest price for a return flight is $335. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from ANC to PDX, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from ANC to PDX every day.
Play around with filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 6 miles from central Anchorage. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 38 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ANC:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Portland. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 88ºF.
December has average temperatures of between 32ºF and 48ºF. Search for cheap tickets from ANC to PDX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Portland
Once you've locked in your flights from ANC to PDX, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Portland. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Portland itinerary.
Complete your Portland trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Portland International Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Portland stay.