What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Portland?

American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Portland at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Portland. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

How far is Portland from Portland city centre?

Portland is 10.7 km from Portland city centre.

How do I know if a flight to Portland is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Portland is around $1,720 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Portland?

Air New Zealand is the most popular airline flying to Portland among KAYAK users, followed by United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

23:49 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

52h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,740American Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

23:49 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

52h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,741American Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

14:50 - 16:34AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

22h 44m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

14:48 - 00:15PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$1,745Multiple Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

15:00 - 23:16AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

28h 16m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

17:03 - 00:15PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$1,901Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

06:30 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

45h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,949American Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:50 - 21:02AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

26h 12m1 stop San Francisco

13:15 - 09:10PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

22h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,957United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:55 - 22:46AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

22h 51m1 stop San Francisco

15:40 - 09:10PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,968United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:50 - 12:22AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

17h 32m1 stop San Francisco

05:00 - 05:00PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$1,970United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

06:00 - 10:50CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

25h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

13:35 - 15:25PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,977Qantas Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:00 - 13:35CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

27h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

10:48 - 00:25PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

41h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,056Qantas Airways

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Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

23:49 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

52h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,740American Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

23:49 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

52h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,741American Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

14:50 - 16:34AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

22h 44m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

14:48 - 00:15PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$1,745Multiple Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

15:00 - 23:16AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

28h 16m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

17:03 - 00:15PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$1,901Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:00 - 22:49CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

36h 49m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

06:30 - 23:59PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

45h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,949American Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:50 - 21:02AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

26h 12m1 stop San Francisco

13:15 - 09:10PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

22h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,957United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:55 - 22:46AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

22h 51m1 stop San Francisco

15:40 - 09:10PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,968United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:50 - 12:22AKL Auckland Intl-PDX Portland

17h 32m1 stop San Francisco

05:00 - 05:00PDX Portland-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$1,970United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

06:00 - 10:50CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

25h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

13:35 - 15:25PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,977Qantas Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:00 - 13:35CHC Christchurch-PDX Portland

27h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

10:48 - 00:25PDX Portland-CHC Christchurch

41h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,056Qantas Airways

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Portland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Portland with more confidence.

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What is the cheapest flight to Portland?

Auckland to Portland is the cheapest route at $1,483 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Portland?

A return flight to Portland costs $2,110 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Christchurch average $1,804, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $1,902.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Portland?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Portland at $1,796 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,697.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Portland?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Portland with an average price of $1,367 return.
•July ($2,882) and June ($2,330) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Portland?

Morning flights to Portland are the cheapest at $1,776 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,586.

What is a good deal for flights to Portland?

Flights under $1,720 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Portland at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Christchurch $1,592
•Auckland $1,645.

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Portland based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Portland is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Portland is around $1,720 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How far is Portland from Portland city centre?
Portland is 10.7 km from Portland city centre.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Portland?
American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to Portland at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Portland. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Portland, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,720 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Portland in January. Return fares historically average $1,367 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
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• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to morning to save up to $810 per return. Morning flights to Portland average $1,776 compared to $2,586 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Once you arrive in Portland, a great place to start is Moda Center. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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