Flights from Oakland to Portland (OAK to PDX)

Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County in the US. It is a major port in the Pacific Northwest and is located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The city attracts thousands of visitors with its top-class cultural attractions spanning music, entertainment, theatre and art galleries- and it tops the surreal effect with its vibrant nightlife. Beer lovers will find the city a lot of fun because it is home to many historic micro-breweries and distilleries while nature lovers will find a lot of happiness in the Japanese Garden, which is one of the largest gardens of its type in the world.

Things to do in Portland

Washington Park

The Washington Park in Portland is a one-stop point to see how beautiful a combination of colours and fragrance can be. Created on a wild land purchased by the city in 1871, the garden has now beautifully evolved into many smaller gardens, none more famous than International Rose Test Garden where new varieties of roses are grown. This is seconded by the Portland Japanese Garden, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Portland Art Museum

Founded in 1892, the Portland Art Museum is the oldest museum in the Pacific Northwest. It is home to more than 42000 artefacts and objects of historic and cultural importance. Some highlights here include Native American artefacts, English silver, Asian art, and Northwest art. One can also take out time to appreciate Vincent Van Gogh's Cart with Black Ox painting.

Japanese Garden

Spread across 12 acres in the Washington Park in Portland, the Japanese Garden is built on the site of a former and closed zoo. The garden was opened in 1961 and has beautifully evolved into many landscaped styles that all offer a uniquely peaceful experience. Also, of note here are garden spaces like Flat Garden, the Strolling Pond Garden, and a Tea Garden.

Best Time to Visit Portland

Summer season (the months from June to August) are the best to book your flights from Oakland to Portland. It is the season when the city is busy with the festivities of Portland Rose Festival and Oregon’s Brewer Fest. Book your flights from OAK to PDX during summer season to enjoy famous street festivals like PDX Bridge Festival, Hawthorne Street Festival, and The Bite of Oregon. It is advised to book Portland flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak season.