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Cheap Flights from Portland to New York

Search partner fares for Portland to New York, from Portland International (PDX) in Oregon to JFK, with tips for security and trains at both airports.

PDX to JFK · 2,447 mi · 5h 46m est.

PDX to JFK
2,447 miles
5h 46m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Portland to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 46m (estimated)

PDX → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$355

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

Planning a trip from Portland to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 46m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $355 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Portland to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 2,447 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~5h 46m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Portland to New York at a glance

PDX to JFK is about 2,447 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 Portland to New York on Eazair
Origin	Portland (PDX)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~5h 46m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$355
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	2,447 miles (PDX to JFK)
Time in New York	3 hours ahead of Portland
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in New York is 3 hours ahead of Portland. Portland is on Pacific Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Portland to New York

Results here run from Portland International (PDX), in Portland, Oregon, to New York's John F. Kennedy International (JFK). LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the code on every result, and Portland, Maine is a different city with its own airport. American, Delta, United and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At JFK, Delta uses Terminal 4 and American uses Terminal 8; for United and Sun Country, check your boarding pass or airline app.

PDX has two checkpoints. D/E is open 24 hours, while B/C closes from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., and the airport suggests using the one that matches your gate. PDX says TSA PreCheck lanes at both open at 4 a.m. and close at about 4 p.m. daily, for travelers on participating airlines. Allow 30 to 45 minutes to drive from downtown Portland, the airport says, and check wait times on flypdx.com.

AirTrain JFK is free between terminals and runs every 5 to 15 minutes; you pay its fare only when entering or leaving at Jamaica or Howard Beach. From Jamaica, the LIRR reaches Penn Station or Grand Central Madison in about 20 minutes, the Port Authority says. Taxis use official stands only, and JFK says to ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal. JFK says redevelopment work may bring road detours and closures throughout 2026, and it encourages travelers to use mass transit.

From 28 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 5 fare checks on PDX to JFK, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Of the 4 different results, the highest was less than one and a half times the lowest; the lowest came on 4 Oct. Delta and American basic fares include a carry-on; United's domestic Basic Economy and Sun Country's base fare do not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Portland to New York flights

Departure · Portland

Portland International (PDX)

Pacific Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Portland to New York: 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.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

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

Leaving from Portland International (PDX)

The TriMet MAX Red Line serves the airport station at the south end of the terminal. PDX says trains leave about every 15 minutes, and TriMet says the ride from downtown takes about 40 minutes. The regular TriMet fare applies.
PDX says ground transportation providers drop off on the departures level.
PDX says to allow 30 to 45 minutes to drive between downtown Portland and the airport.
PDX has two security checkpoints, B/C and D/E. The D/E checkpoint is open 24 hours and B/C closes from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. The airport suggests using the checkpoint that matches your gate.
PDX says TSA PreCheck lanes at both checkpoints open at 4 a.m. and close at about 4 p.m. daily, for travelers on participating airlines. CLEAR enrollment staff are at D/E from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. and at B/C from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PDX suggests arriving 2 hours before domestic flights at busy early-morning times and 3 hours before international flights, with extra time if you have not used the new terminal before.
Wait times for each checkpoint are on the flypdx.com home page.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

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.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

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 5 fare checks from Portland to New York ran from 28 Sep to 16 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. The 5 checks returned 4 different results. The lowest result came on 4 Oct. With only 5 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

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)
TriMet: Fares (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Home page (checkpoint wait times) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
PDX: Directions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (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)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for PDX to JFK, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which PDX security checkpoint is open overnight?

The D/E checkpoint is open 24 hours. The B/C checkpoint closes from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., and PDX suggests using the checkpoint that matches your gate.

Which JFK terminal do Delta and American use?

Delta uses Terminal 4 and American uses Terminal 8. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app; the free AirTrain links the terminals if you need to move between them.

How do I get from JFK to Penn Station by train?

Ride AirTrain JFK to Jamaica, paying the AirTrain fare as you leave, then take the LIRR. The Port Authority says the LIRR takes about 20 minutes to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison.

Where do ride apps pick up at JFK Terminals 5 and 7?

Those pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station, and the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible ride-app trips can still be picked up at Terminals 5 and 7.

Do the lowest fares on American, Delta, United and Sun Country include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include one, plus a personal item. United Basic Economy allows only a personal item on domestic flights, and Sun Country's base fare includes a personal item but not a carry-on.

Does this page include LaGuardia or Newark?

No. It searches John F. Kennedy International (JFK). LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the code on 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.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

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.