How to get from Columbus to Portland: connecting flights, about 8h 22m total

Flights from Columbus to Portland

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Best fares from Columbus to Portland

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Cheapest one-way $184 16 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $184 16 November, Mon Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $184

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Seattle: 8h 22m
two tickets, via Chicago: $305
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,028 mi (3,264 km)

fastest

Via Seattle

8h 22m

with the connection

Columbus to Seattle flight 5h 12m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Seattle-Tacoma International. Departure to Portland: Boeing Field International, Seattle-Tacoma International.

Seattle to Portland flight 10m

two ticketsfrom $458

Via Chicago

8h 28m

with the connection

Columbus to Chicago flight 1h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Portland flight 3h 47m

two ticketsfrom $305

Via Atlanta

9h 4m

with the connection

Columbus to Atlanta flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Portland flight 4h 24m

two ticketsfrom $806

Via Las Vegas

9h 7m

with the connection

Columbus to Las Vegas flight 4h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Portland flight 1h 32m

Via Phoenix

9h 25m

with the connection

Columbus to Phoenix flight 4h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Departure to Portland: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

Phoenix to Portland flight 2h

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Columbus to cities closest to Portland

Columbus to Seattle Seattle: 146 mi (235 km) from Portland, flight 5h 12m from $311 Columbus to San Francisco San Francisco: 534 mi (860 km) from Portland, flight 6h 55m from $210 Columbus to Calgary Calgary: 550 mi (885 km) from Portland, flight 9h 20m Columbus to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 755 mi (1,215 km) from Portland, flight 4h 35m Columbus to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 825 mi (1,328 km) from Portland, flight 5h 14m Columbus to Phoenix Phoenix: 1,005 mi (1,617 km) from Portland, flight 4h 25m

To Portland from cities closest to Columbus

Indianapolis to Portland Indianapolis: 168 mi (270 km) from Columbus, flight 8h 1m from $180 Chicago to Portland Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 47m from $183 Washington to Portland Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 45m from $205 Philadelphia to Portland Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 55m Atlanta to Portland Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 24m from $244 New York to Portland New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 5h 20m from $173

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Portland?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Seattle.

What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Portland?

Via Seattle: 5h 12m to the connection, 10m after it, about 8h 22m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Columbus to Portland with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $305. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and Portland?

Seattle (8h 22m total), Chicago (8h 28m total), Atlanta (9h 4m total), Las Vegas (9h 7m total) and Phoenix (9h 25m total).

How far is Portland from Columbus?

2,028 mi (3,264 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.