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Cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles from $135

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — LAX
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$223

One-way from

$135

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$407
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/5-13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 04m total
  • Portland to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 32m total
  • Portland to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Tue 13/514:35PDX - LAX
1 stop3h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/521:15LAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3$223
Tue 15/407:00PDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 15/418:30LAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/3$271
Thu 17/406:05PDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 26mDelta
Sun 20/409:34LAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 24mDelta
Deal found 20/3$282
Sat 17/517:35PDX - LAX
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 21/515:15LAX - PDX
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 20/3$306
Fri 23/519:41PDX - LAX
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/508:00LAX - PDX
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/3$380

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Portland

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Los Angeles

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Return

Price

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Tue 13/5

14:35-18:12

1 stop3h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

21:15-23:42

Nonstop2h 27m

$223

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Tue 15/4

07:00-09:27

Nonstop2h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

18:30-20:59

Nonstop2h 29m

$271

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 17/4

06:05-08:31

Nonstop2h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

16:19-18:39

Nonstop2h 20m

$282

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 17/5

17:35-00:05

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

15:15-19:00

1 stop3h 45m

$306

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Mon 21/7

19:41-00:10

1 stop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Fri 25/7

18:50-00:45

1 stop5h 55m

$368

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Fri 18/4

13:45-17:42

1 stop3h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 20/4

21:32-23:59

Nonstop2h 27m

$735

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 5/6

13:24-15:56

Nonstop2h 32m

$135

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Wed 21/5

14:52-17:18

Nonstop2h 26m

$141

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Mon 11/8

17:00-20:40

1 stop3h 40m

$151

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Thu 5/6

17:40-06:51

1 stop13h 11m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portland to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Portland to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

When flying from Portland to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 65% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

The most flights from PDX to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (77 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Portland to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $223. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $282, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $135 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $141 and Delta from $143 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Portland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), China Eastern (98%), EL AL( 96%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Portland to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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