Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at PDX?
Portland International — Portland
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Risky — 16% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at PDX gives you about a 16% chance of missing your connection.
16%
Miss Rate
83%
On-Time Rate
62m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at PDX
A 60-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 60-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 45-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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