Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at PDX?
Portland International — Portland
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Risky — 16% miss rate
It's risky — a 45 minutes layover at PDX gives you about a 16% chance of missing your connection.
16%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
62m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is Risky at PDX
A 45-minute connection at PDX is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 16% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 115 minutes.
+Airport reliability: PDX has a 83% on-time rate — above average
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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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