Cheap flights from Tampa International to Portland International from $249
Updated 2026-08-10
2494 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 25m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Portland International (PDX). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Tampa International
Tampa International is regularly ranked among America's best-loved mid-sized airports for its compact, easy-to-navigate design — a single landside terminal connected to four airside satellites by people movers. There is no rail to downtown Tampa; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre. Southwest, Spirit and Allegiant compete hard on price for theme-park-adjacent leisure traffic. International long-haul reaches London (BA), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) and seasonal Zurich (Edelweiss).
Arriving in Portland
Portland International is 8 miles northeast of downtown Portland. MAX Light Rail Red Line runs from the airport's elevated station directly to Pioneer Square downtown in 38 minutes for $2.80. Fares are remarkably stable year-round — Portland sees less seasonal demand variance than most West Coast cities. Cheapest months are January and February; peak demand is mid-July through August.
Who flies TPA to PDX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 25m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 25m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 5h 25m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 25m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 25m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 25m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 25m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 5h 25m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Tampa to Portland FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Portland International (PDX) take approximately 5h 25m for the 2494-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Portland International (PDX): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Portland International (PDX) is the primary international airport for Portland. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.