Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to CAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and CAN:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is Rs148,735. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs278,617. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PDX to CAN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination without delay.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel near CAN if you have a late Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Guangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guangzhou in March.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to CAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.
