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Cheap Flights from Denver to Portland

Search partner fares from Denver International (DEN) to Portland International (PDX) in Oregon, then check which DEN concourse your airline uses and how to leave PDX.

DEN to PDX · 989 mi · 2h 44m est.

DEN to PDX
989 miles
2h 44m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Denver to Portland flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 44m (estimated)

DEN → PDX

Cheapest cached price

$128

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 20, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to Portland? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 44m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $128 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to Portland covers a straight-line distance of about 989 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 44m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to Portland at a glance

DEN to PDX is about 989 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Denver to Portland on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	Portland (PDX)
Average Flight Time	~2h 44m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$128
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	989 miles (DEN to PDX)
Time in Portland	1 hour behind Denver
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Portland is 1 hour behind Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, Portland on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Denver to Portland

This page covers Denver International (DEN) to Portland International (PDX), which serves Portland in Oregon. Southwest lists Portland, Maine as a separate city with its own airport, so check the destination on each result. Southwest, Delta, United and American are the carriers EazAir's fare checks have picked up on this route. Those four spread across all three DEN concourses; PDX publishes no airline concourse list EazAir could read, so your boarding pass is the place to look.

DEN lists Delta at Concourse A, United at Concourses A and B, and Southwest and American at Concourse C. With an A gate boarding pass you can walk the A-Bridge, directly north of the security checkpoints, instead of riding the train. For B and C, head down to the Level 4 platform after security; DEN says the ride out to the C Gates takes less than 10 minutes. From downtown, the RTD A Line leaves Union Station, and RTD says an Airport Fare applies.

Some baggage claim areas at PDX are still shut for updates after the main terminal rebuild finished in June 2026, so watch for posted signs. Light rail leaves from the south end of the building: the TriMet MAX Red Line, reached from either the ticket lobby or the baggage claim level, departs every 15 minutes according to PDX, and TriMet says downtown Portland is about 40 minutes away. For Uber, Lyft or Wingz, walk to the Transportation Plaza and on to Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage, where each company has a labeled column.

EazAir's first 2 fare checks for DEN to PDX, run from 28 Sep to 14 Oct 2026, priced the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later, and the higher result was less than one and a half times the lower one. Two data points cannot reveal a pattern. Southwest's policy allows one carry-on plus a personal item. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to Portland flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

Arrival · Portland

Portland International (PDX)

Pacific Time

About Portland

Areas to know in Portland

Pearl District
Alberta Arts District
Hawthorne

Weather in Portland

Mild, wet winters and dry, mild summers, the same general Pacific Northwest pattern as Seattle.

Denver to Portland: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

This is Portland, Oregon. Portland, Maine uses a different airport, and Southwest lists the two cities separately.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

Arriving at Portland International (PDX)

PDX does not show airline concourses in a form we could read, so check your boarding pass or airline app for your gate.

PDX has four concourses: B, C, D and E.
The concourse connector, a shortcut between concourses after security, has reopened. PDX says you still save time by using the checkpoint for your gate.
The rebuilt main terminal was completed in June 2026. Some baggage claim areas are still temporarily closed for updates, so follow the posted signs.
Information booths are in North and South Baggage Claim.

Getting from PDX	Where to board	Where it goes
TriMet MAX Red Line	The airport station is at the south end of the terminal, reached from the ticket lobby or baggage claim level. PDX says trains depart every 15 minutes. The regular TriMet fare applies.	E/NE Portland, Portland City Center, Beaverton and Hillsboro. TriMet says the trip to downtown Portland takes about 40 minutes.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Wingz)	Follow signs to the Transportation Plaza, then to Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage. Columns are labeled for each company.	Wherever you booked. Uber and Lyft book in their apps, Wingz on its website.
Taxis	Follow the airport signs to the taxi pickup.	PDX lists Broadway Cab Company, Flat Cab, PDX Yellow Cab and Radio Cab Company.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Denver to Portland ran from 28 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: TriMet MAX (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TriMet: MAX Red Line (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Travel tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Construction updates (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Main terminal completed (6/30/26, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Rideshares (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TriMet: Fares (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to PDX, 28 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is this Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine?

This page searches Portland International (PDX) in Portland, Oregon. Portland, Maine uses a different airport, and Southwest lists the two cities separately, so check the airport code on each result.

Which DEN concourse do I fly from?

DEN lists Delta at Concourse A, United at Concourses A and B, and Southwest and American at Concourse C. Confirm on your boarding pass, since assignments can change.

How do I get from PDX to downtown Portland?

Take the TriMet MAX Red Line from the station at the south end of the terminal. PDX says trains depart every 15 minutes, and TriMet says the trip downtown takes about 40 minutes.

Where do rideshares pick up at PDX?

Follow signs to the Transportation Plaza, then go to Level 1 of the Short-Term Parking garage. Uber, Lyft and Wingz each have labeled columns there.

Do the lowest fares on this route include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item, Delta says every passenger gets both free, and American Basic Economy includes a carry-on. United Basic Economy is personal item only on domestic flights, with some MileagePlus exceptions.

How far apart are DEN and PDX?

DEN and PDX are about 989 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.