Travelling from Osaka to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Osaka is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Osaka to Portland International Airport (PDX) heading out from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Osaka. Portland International Airport is located in Portland.
To ensure you catch your flight from Osaka to PDX, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Osaka to PDX with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KIX and PDX include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to drive the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
If you have an early flight from Osaka to Portland International Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another handy option near Kansai International Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, 67.95% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to ITM from Osaka's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kms (10 miles) away.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to PDX flight:
77.41% of flights leaving Itami Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're making the trip to UKB from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 40 kms (25 miles).
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Osaka to Portland International Airport flight:
UKB has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 85.15%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Portland International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PDX and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Portland International Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Osaka to Portland International Airport flight.
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Central Portland is roughly 6 miles from Portland International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Portland International Airport is £313. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £560. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Osaka to PDX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Osaka to Portland International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Portland. July is when most people book flights from Osaka to Portland International Airport (PDX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book an Osaka to PDX plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
December sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Portland International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Portland
Start your Portland trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Portland International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Portland should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 225 kms (140 miles) north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Tacoma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kms (120 miles) north of Portland. No trip is complete without experiencing LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.