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C$ 95 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PDX-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
Frontier Logo
12:39 p.m. - 3:01 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 22mdirect
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2:07 p.m. - 4:44 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 37mdirect
C$ 171Frontier
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:16 a.m. - 9:47 a.m.PDX-LAX
2h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 p.m. - 9:39 a.m.LAX-PDX
21h 34m1 stop
C$ 177Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:16 a.m. - 9:47 a.m.PDX-LAX
2h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 p.m. - 9:39 a.m.LAX-PDX
21h 34m1 stop
C$ 205Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
Frontier Logo
12:39 p.m. - 3:01 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 22mdirect
Frontier Logo
2:07 p.m. - 4:44 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 37mdirect
C$ 209Frontier
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Southwest Logo
6:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.PDX-LAX
3h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.LAX-PDX
5h 50m1 stop
C$ 222Southwest
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.PDX-LAX
5h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 p.m. - 12:37 a.m.LAX-PDX
4h 17m1 stop
C$ 255United Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Southwest Logo
8:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.PDX-LAX
8h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.LAX-PDX
4h 20m1 stop
C$ 256Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Delta Logo
1:10 p.m. - 3:32 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 22mdirect
Delta Logo
4:30 p.m. - 6:59 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 29mdirect
C$ 263Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Delta Logo
6:29 a.m. - 8:57 a.m.PDX-LAX
2h 28mdirect
Delta Logo
7:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.LAX-PDX
2h 30mdirect
C$ 288Delta
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.PDX-LAX
5h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 p.m. - 12:46 a.m.LAX-PDX
5h 56m1 stop
C$ 311United Airlines
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
LAX has convenient entry and exit for travelers.
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Cheapest • from C$ 171 (round-trip)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 171
Overall average: C$ 297
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Thu 25/12Sat 27/12
PDX - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 95
Typical prices: C$ 135-C$ 283
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Fri 12/12
PDX - LAX • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost C$ 217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 330 and C$ 323 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 331, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 95
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Portland to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Portland to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Portland to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Portland to Los Angeles 
CatlinFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXJun 2025
New terminal at PDX is gorgeous & very easy. LAX is a horrible, stressful mess & worse than when I grew up there. Waited with confirmed reservation at Dollar rentals for 90 minutes with 3 clerks. ALLOW EXTRA TIME.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXOct 2024
LAX is a large airport with long walking distances to exit in terminal 6.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXJun 2024
Los Angeles airport has convenient entry & exit without long walks to & from the gates.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Los Angeles

  • What restaurant options are there at Portland International Airport?

    Need to grab a bite to eat before embarking on your flight to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport is a bit of a foodie paradise, as far as airports go, with dining options like Blue Star Donuts pre-security and Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen and Market post-security in the South Lobby. Other standout options include the Country Cat in the North Lobby and Deschutes Brewery for those who want to test out one of the local homebrews.

  • Can I fly from Portland to Los Angeles non-stop?

    Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines all offer direct nonstop flights from Portland to Los Angeles. In addition, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Los Angeles with layovers in cities such as San Francisco or Las Vegas.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown LA?

    FlyAway Shuttle service is the quickest way to get there - besides renting or driving a vehicle. FlyAway offers connections throughout Los Angeles from downtown to Hollywood and Long Beach.

  • What facilities are available for business travelers at Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport’s Conference Center is the go-to spot for business travelers. There, you can rent meeting spaces, private workspaces, and even certain equipment. You can also print, fax, or copy any materials you may need right in the center. The Conference Center is located above the Oregon Market on the mezzanine level of the main terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles was C$ 95 for a one-way ticket and C$ 171 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Portland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to Los Angeles

  • Travelers with flights from Portland to Los Angeles looking to relax before their flight should consider paying a visit to Dragontree Spa at Portland International Airport. The Dragontree offers body massages, chair massages, and foot treatments. They also have locally made cosmetics, skin care products, and other gifts for sale.
  • The Hollywood Theater in Portland International Airport is a great way to spend some quality time before your flight. The Hollywood Theater is a complimentary microcinema in Concourse C featuring seventeen seats. Many of the theater’s films are by local filmmakers and the films usually run around 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Are you flying with children on your trip from Portland to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport has two children’s play areas, one post-security and one pre-security. While at Los Angeles International Airport, the “LAX Beach” play area in Tom Bradley International Terminal is the airport’s answer to children’s entertainment. There is also another play area in the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 at LAX.
  • Travelers with pets will be happy to hear that there are multiple pet relief areas at Los Angeles International Airport. There are two outdoor pet relief areas in the airport, with one between Terminals 1 and 2 and the other between Terminals 7 and 8. There is also an indoor relief area located in Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Looking to freshen up after arriving in Los Angeles? The American Airlines Admirals Club lounges in Terminal 4 are one great option. With two locations in Terminal 4 - one by Gate 40 and the other by Gates 44C and 44D - the lounges offer a variety of amenities, including showers in the Gate 40 lounge.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Portland to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Portland to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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FrontierOverall score based on 3123 reviews
4.4Entertainment
4.6Food
5.5Comfort
6.1Boarding
6.7Crew
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Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025DFW - SAN
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Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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