Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at PDX?
Portland International — Portland
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High Risk — 48% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at PDX means roughly a 48% chance of missing your flight.
48%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
62m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at PDX
A 30-minute connection at PDX is very risky. There's roughly a 48% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 115 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
+Airport reliability: PDX has a 83% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: PDX requires at least 45 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at PDX, the average delay is 62 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at PDX
45m
Domestic
90m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
Terminal Transfers at PDX
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.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 115+ minute layovers at PDX
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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