Flying from Mexico City to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Portland International Airport (PDX).
Portland is one hour behind Mexico City. Portland International Airport is located in Portland, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Mexico City to PDX.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to PDX departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Portland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Mexico City to PDX flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Portland International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Portland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and see more of Portland and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Portland International Airport flight.
The street address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The centre of Portland is around 10 kilometres from Portland International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Portland International Airport is ج.م. 8,595. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 16,896. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to PDX, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Portland International Airport (PDX)
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Portland International Airport (PDX), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Portland based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Mexico City to PDX flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Portland International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Portland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Portland right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Portland International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Portland Japanese Garden, Voodoo Doughnut and Great Northwest are leading attractions which should be on every Portland itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 225 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its top attractions. From Pike Place Market to Space Needle and Seattle Skyline, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Tacoma, about 193 kilometres north of Portland. LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park are key highlights.
