Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paris: what you need to know
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is eight hours ahead of Portland.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your PDX to Paris flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from PDX to Paris, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
PDX is around 6 miles from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Portland International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
Portland International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83.65% of the time.
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paris
£174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Paris flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £399. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from PDX to Paris. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 17 miles. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Portland International Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and find adventure across Paris and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from PDX to Paris.
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Paris. Following your flight from Portland International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
After stepping off your PDX to Paris flight, rest your head at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at ORY can land you a better rate.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Portland International Airport to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 55 miles from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to BVA and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late PDX to Paris flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Start your journey without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted companies here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Around three weeks before your flight from Portland International Airport to Paris is a good time to book your vehicle from BVA. You're likely to find a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
The street address for Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Paris. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Paris in low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Portland International Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to Paris in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Paris. Around 240 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 210 miles south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.