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C$ 88 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

Wed, 6 Aug - Wed, 6 Aug
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12:31 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 28mdirect
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6:07 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 23mdirect
C$ 182Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 9 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
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6:15 a.m. - 8:46 a.m.PDX-LAX
2h 31mdirect
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9:20 a.m. - 11:39 a.m.LAX-PDX
2h 19mdirect
C$ 190Delta
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Sat, 9 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug
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6:15 a.m. - 8:46 a.m.PDX-LAX
2h 31mdirect
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8:20 p.m. - 10:33 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 13mdirect
C$ 202Delta
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Thu, 7 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
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12:31 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 28mdirect
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6:07 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 23mdirect
C$ 206Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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7:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.PDX-LAX
4h 00m1 stop
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2:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.LAX-PDX
6h 35m1 stop
C$ 211Southwest
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Thu, 7 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug
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12:31 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 28mdirect
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11:02 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 23mdirect
C$ 215Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 25 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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5:00 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.PDX-LAX
3h 40m1 stop
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6:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.LAX-PDX
3h 50m1 stop
C$ 223Southwest
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
7:35 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.PDX-LAX
4h 57m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.LAX-PDX
4h 53m1 stop
C$ 293United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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1:00 p.m. - 5:43 p.m.PDX-LAX
4h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.LAX-PDX
4h 17m1 stop
C$ 295United Airlines
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Mon, 7 Jul - Sat, 12 Jul
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9:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.PDX-LAX
2h 29mdirect
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9:36 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.LAX-PDX
2h 23mdirect
C$ 345Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Los Angeles

 
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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 Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Monday, 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$ 213 (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$ 339 and C$ 324 respectively.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 88
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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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$ 64 for a one-way ticket and C$ 133 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 Qantas Airways 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this 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?

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

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +26 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +27 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +24 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +25 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +24 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +25 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +26 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +27 more

Friday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +24 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +25 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +27 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +28 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico,Air France, +26 more

Aer Lingus,Aeromexico, +27 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Portland

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +24 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +25 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +22 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +22 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +24 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +25 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +22 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +23 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +23 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +24 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air Tahiti Nui, +23 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +24 more

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Top 3 airlines serving 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

10.0 Excellentmarlene, Jun 2025PDX - SMF
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On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

No WiFi available. It was too late to order food also. Guy next to me was huge (not fat) so had his shoulder & thigh next to me the whole way. Plane was delayed leaving PDX due to 8 other planes waiting. Not my best Alaska airlines flight.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

Flight last minute delayed 2 hours for crew calling out sick

Laney was very helpful. I am computer illiterate. She helped me obtain a boarding pass and preferred seat. She was warm, friendly, helpful, and smiled. I was impressed.

Boarding was quick and easy as always the crew is on their game as always I always have an enjoyable flight so I’m good.

Although both planes (flights) had mechanical issue delaying both of my flights, the crew members handled everything with ease. Both flights had the smoothest take off and landing. I opted to upgrade my seat to first class and really lucked out getting the seat at the very front of the plane. Awesome treat to myself. I really enjoyed my flight.

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

Changed flight from San Fran to Seattle Then with a Delayed takeoff barely made my connection Waited over an hour for luggage 😜

Very comfortable - thanks. Only small criticism was the delay in disembarking caused by the passengers in the front two rows chatting to the cabin crew.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

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