Is 45 minutes enough at PDX? 18% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 70 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 75 in June.
Separately, 1.0% of flights into PDX were cancelled or diverted (0.6% in June). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at PDX too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 23% | 21% | 22% | 20% | 24% | 30% | 28% | 26% | 19% | 20% | 20% | 24% | 23% |
| 50 min | 15% | 13% | 14% | 13% | 15% | 20% | 19% | 17% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 16% | 15% |
| 60 min | 11% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 11% | 14% | 14% | 12% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 11% | 11% |
| 75 min | 8% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| 90 min | 6% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| 120 min | 4% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at PDX (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Dallas | 2,328 | 21% |
| ORD Chicago | 2,811 | 20% |
| SFO San Francisco | 3,729 | 16% |
| DEN Denver | 4,280 | 15% |
| PHX Phoenix | 3,789 | 13% |
| LAS Las Vegas | 2,933 | 13% |
| IAH Houston | 1,209 | 12% |
| OAK Oakland | 1,913 | 11% |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,545 | 11% |
| SAN San Diego | 1,847 | 10% |
| MSP Minneapolis | 1,610 | 10% |
| SEA Seattle | 6,524 | 9% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| SNA Santa Ana | 1,543 | 3% |
| BOI Boise | 1,744 | 5% |
| ANC Anchorage | 1,701 | 6% |
| RDM Bend | 1,099 | 6% |
| MFR Medford | 1,262 | 7% |
| SLC Salt Lake City | 2,587 | 7% |
| SJC San Jose | 2,554 | 8% |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,296 | 8% |
| SMF Sacramento | 2,541 | 9% |
| GEG Spokane | 1,762 | 9% |
| SEA Seattle | 6,524 | 9% |
| MSP Minneapolis | 1,610 | 10% |
Last flights of the day from PDX
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis | 3:00 p.m. | 5.6 |
| HNL Honolulu | 5:32 p.m. | 2.5 |
| SAN San Diego | 5:40 p.m. | 5.6 |
| PHX Phoenix | 5:53 p.m. | 10 |
| RNO Reno | 5:55 p.m. | 3 |
| BUR Burbank | 5:57 p.m. | 3 |
| LAS Las Vegas | 6:00 p.m. | 8.4 |
| SLC Salt Lake City | 7:00 p.m. | 7.9 |
| DEN Denver | 7:40 p.m. | 14.3 |
| OAK Oakland | 7:59 p.m. | 6 |
| SNA Santa Ana | 7:59 p.m. | 4 |
| SMF Sacramento | 8:20 p.m. | 7.9 |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9:27 p.m. | 11.5 |
| SEA Seattle | 9:30 p.m. | 19.3 |
| SJC San Jose | 9:30 p.m. | 7.5 |
| BOI Boise | 9:30 p.m. | 4.8 |
| ANC Anchorage | 9:30 p.m. | 5 |
| ONT Ontario | 9:30 p.m. | 3 |
| EUG Eugene | 9:40 p.m. | 2.9 |
| SFO San Francisco | 9:45 p.m. | 10.8 |
| STS Santa Rosa | 9:45 p.m. | 2.8 |
| GEG Spokane | 9:50 p.m. | 5 |
| RDM Bend | 9:55 p.m. | 3.4 |
| MFR Medford | 10:04 p.m. | 3.8 |
| JFK New York | 10:35 p.m. | 3 |
| EWR Newark | 10:52 p.m. | 3.8 |
| ATL Atlanta | 10:55 p.m. | 5 |
| ORD Chicago | 11:40 p.m. | 10.3 |
| DFW Dallas | 11:41 p.m. | 6.2 |
| IAH Houston | 11:59 p.m. | 3.5 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at PDX?
Often, not always. Over the past year 18% of flights into Portland landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 11%; with 90, 5%. Separately, 1.0% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at PDX?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 70 minutes on an average month and 75 minutes in June, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.