The minimum connection time at PDX is 45 minutes for domestic flights and 90 minutes for international connections. PDX has an on-time arrival rate of 83%. When flights are delayed, the average delay is 62 minutes.
PDX Minimum Connection Time
Portland International — Portland
Official Minimum Connection Time at PDX
45m
Domestic Minimum
90m
International Minimum
Getting Between Terminals at PDX
Terminals: Main Terminal (Concourses A-E)
How to transfer: Walking between concourses; all connected airside
Transfer time: 5-12 minutes between the farthest concourses
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — All concourses are connected post-security. No re-screening needed for any connection.
Terminal-to-Terminal Walk Times at PDX
| From | To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Concourse A | Concourse C | 5-7 min |
| Concourse A | Concourse E | 10-12 min |
Miss Rate by Layover Time at PDX
Miss rate = estimated % chance of missing your connection based on BTS delay data. Click any row for details.
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Pro Tips for Connecting at PDX
→PDX is a single-terminal airport with a straightforward layout. Connections here are simple.
→Alaska Airlines dominates PDX. Most Alaska connections stay within adjacent concourses.
→Portland has mild weather year-round. Delays are infrequent, making connections reliable.
→Book both legs on the same ticket. If you miss your connection, the airline must rebook you at no charge. Separate tickets mean you're on your own.
→Choose morning flights for your first leg. Flights before 8 AM are delayed significantly less than afternoon flights.
→Avoid checking bags on tight connections. Carry-on only gives you maximum flexibility if you need to switch flights.