Traveling from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Fresno and Portland follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FAT to PDX flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Portland (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for FAT to PDX flights, with 82.81% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between FAT and PDX include:
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)
$42 is the best price for a one-way Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $83. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from FAT to PDX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FAT to PDX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport.
Handy information about Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
The address for FAT is 5175 E. Clinton Way.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 77.28% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Fresno to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near FAT:
Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Portland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and see more of Portland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Portland International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the center of Portland. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Portland. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Portland International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 88ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAT to PDX in December. Temperatures average between 32ºF and 48ºF then.
Explore more of United States
Portland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 150 miles north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Greyhound: Bus Station, LMN Architects and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Spokane, about 290 miles north-east of Portland. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are highlights.