Zurich to Portland (ZRH–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZRH and PDX. Nearest airports to ZRH with scheduled service: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 47 mi) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 47 mi) · EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 49 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 33m AZDEET → DERO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Portland flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 45m 6EACAI → AFKLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Portland flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 55m AIEKFI → FI Reykjavík (KEF) to Portland flights
LHR London 13h 25m ACBAJL → AYBAEI London (LHR) to Portland flights
YVR Vancouver 14h 11m LXWK → ACASCX Vancouver (YVR) to Portland flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 39m LXWK → ASF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 15h 23m LXOSSN → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 41m LX → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 45m LXUA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Portland flights
IAD Dulles 16h 9m LXOSUA → EJASNUA Dulles (IAD) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and PDX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
FRA ~12h 33m AMS ~12h 45m KEF ~12h 55m LHR ~13h 25m YVR ~14h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,699
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → PDX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
PDX → ZRH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Portland is 9 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 9:00 AM in Portland.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Portland route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to PDX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Keflavik.
Portland is 9 hours behind Zurich.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Keflavik. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.