Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Give yourself enough time to make your NRT to PDX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tokyo Narita Airport to Portland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NRT and PDX include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
73% of flights departing from Tokyo Narita Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to NRT:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tokyo Narita Airport to Portland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Pick up a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Portland Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Portland. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to go to Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NRT to PDX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Portland, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its top attractions. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland, Spokane is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
