Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to New York (NYC)

Portland International Airport is located south of the Columbia River in the vicinity of the limits of Portland. It is 12 miles to the north of the downtown of Portland by I-84 E. There are frequent flights to New York La Guardia (LGA) with a layover at different airports like Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis. Flights usually last for about seven hours. The distance from the LGA to the Manhattan is about 12 miles taking approximately 26 minutes using the I-278 W or I-495 W. Taxicabs can be used to get to the centers of the city from the airport for a metered payment system.

Attractions and tips

New York is one of the most populous cities in the world. The buildings of the city make it one of the most distinct skylines in the world, as well. Among the buildings to be seen while in New York are the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center. For those interested in art, New York City pleases with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the world-famous Guggenheim. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are quick ferry ride from Battery Park.

New York is one of the northernmost major cities in the United States. Winters are cold and it frequently rains and sometimes snows, whereas summers are hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm. Springs and falls are pleasant and mild.