Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is one hour behind Portland, where Portland International Airport is located. Victoria runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PDX to Victoria flight.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing for flight tickets from PDX to Victoria, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central Portland to PDX takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Victoria? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PDX.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Victoria
The best price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Victoria flight is Rs29,720. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs70,356. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from PDX to Victoria if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from Portland International Airport to Victoria is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and walk away with an incredible deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PDX to Victoria by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland International Airport to Victoria.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYJ if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Victoria. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Victoria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks before your flight from PDX to Victoria can help you secure the lowest rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Once you've hopped off your flight from Portland International Airport to Victoria, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 10 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PDX to Victoria flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YWH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Portland International Airport to Victoria. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Visit Victoria in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Portland International Airport to Victoria flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from PDX to Victoria around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Portland International Airport to Victoria, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Craigdarroch Castle, Royal BC Museum and Inner Harbour are leading attractions which should be on any good Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 105 kilometres north-east to Abbotsford to tick off its top attractions. From Discovery Trail Dog Park to Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.
