Travelling from Shanghai to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Portland International Airport (PDX). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Shanghai. Portland International Airport is located in Portland.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to PDX.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Shanghai to PDX departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 35 miles. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Portland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from central Shanghai in around 21 minutes. The airport is roughly 9 miles away.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to PDX:
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Portland International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PDX:
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport to the centre of Portland takes around 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 12 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Portland International Airport is £349. The cheapest price for a return flight is £685. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Shanghai to PDX. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have more options for departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Shanghai to Portland International Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Shanghai to PDX.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Portland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Portland. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Shanghai to PDX for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Portland International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Portland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Portland right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Portland International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion are top attractions which should be on any good Portland itinerary.
Complete your Portland trip with a car rental
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