Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Atlanta: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 17 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
With 37 flights a week between the two airports, Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from PDX to ATL is with Delta at 22:45.
To ensure you catch your flight from PDX to Atlanta, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
You can book a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta that lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Delta is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Portland International Airport to Atlanta.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid identity document though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your flight tickets from Portland International Airport to Atlanta.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Portland, PDX can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Atlanta
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Atlanta is ج.م. 3,426. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,438. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PDX to Atlanta by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Portland International Airport to Atlanta. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to the centre of Atlanta is about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ATL:
Best time to go to Atlanta
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta. July is the busiest month to visit Atlanta. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from PDX to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Atlanta, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
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