Portland to Bloomington-Normal Flights

Portland International Airport

Flights from Portland depart from the Portland International Airport, located at 7000 NE Airport Way. The airport is approximately 22 miles south of downtown Portland and is serviced by 13 airlines, including Delta, Air Canada, Frontier and United. Orbitz.com makes it easy to book domestic and international flights from Portland. You don't have to scour the Internet to find cheap airline tickets. Orbitz.com searches all of the flights available to get you a ticket with a low fare.

Parking and Transportation

The Portland International Airport offers long-term parking for $19 per day. If you plan to leave your car at the airport for more than 90 days, you need to make prior arrangements with the airport's parking office. You can take a taxi from downtown Portland to the airport for approximately $32, so if you plan to leave your vehicle for more than two days, taking a taxi to the airport is a cheaper option. Streetcars also run from the downtown area to the airport, and streetcar tickets cost $2.40. If you need transportation when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Dining at the Airport

If you want to grab a quick meal before your flight, the Portland International Airport has a variety of restaurant choices. You can stop in Starbucks or Coffee People for a quick snack. If you want a meal, you can eat at Wendy's, Sandoval's or Pizza Schmizza. Orbitz.com does more than book flights from Portland. The website has all of the tools you need to make sure your trip goes smoothly, giving you plenty of time to eat before your flight.

Airports in Bloomington-Normal

Your trip won't be finalized until you search Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Bloomington-Normal. The powerful tools on Orbitz.com will help you find the best deals on airfare, rental cars and more. The primary commercial airport serving Bloomington-Normal, and the surrounding counties, is Central Illinois Regional Airport. It's situated about four miles east of town. Several major airlines operate connection flights to and from the airport, including Allegiant Air, American Eagle, American Connection and Frontier Airlines. Chicago, Detroit, Dallas and Orlando are among the most common connections.

Transportation from the Airport

National, Avis and Hertz all have booths on the ground level of the airport if you need to rent a car. You can also arrange for a taxi to pick you up and deliver you to your lodgings in Bloomington. The ride from the airport to the center of the city is about 10 to 15 minutes.

Weather in Bloomington-Normal

With its inland location, Bloomington-Normal experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters. Up to two feet of snowfall may fall during an average winter. Summer high temperatures swell into the mid-80s, and heat waves with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are common. On the other hand, winter often brings powerful cold spells down from Canada.

Things to Do in Bloomington-Normal

The Anderson Park and Aquatic Center provides cool refreshment during the dog days of summer. If sport fishing is more your game, Evergreen Lake at Comlara County Park offers excellent opportunities to reel in the big one. Savvy travelers save their money by selecting cheap flights to Bloomington-Normal on Orbitz.com.