Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM): what you need to know
Puerto Escondido is two hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PDX to PXM flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PXM instead:
Grab a Puerto Escondido Airport rental car and discover Puerto Escondido and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Puerto Escondido Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to central Puerto Escondido
From Puerto Escondido Airport, Puerto Escondido is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Puerto Escondido based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Puerto Escondido, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to PXM in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Puerto Escondido, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 451 kilometres north-west to Mexico City to check off its popular sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Puerto Escondido. No journey is complete without experiencing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
