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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Portland to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$94	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $94
Cheapest one-way flight	$40	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $40
Last-minute weekend getaway	$220	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $220
Cheapest business class flights	$302	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $302

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Portland to Los Angeles takes 2 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–310
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–355

Popular airlines from Portland to Los Angeles

Alaska

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $175–415

31 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

351 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $185–430

34 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

200 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $195–410

12 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

53 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $279

Typical price: $195–395

343 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
United

from $232

Typical price: $210–480

244 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $94

Typical price: $125–290

4 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

8 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Portland

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 20 min 6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 37 min 134 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)

Eugene United States 1 hr 54 min 99 mi
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)

Redmond United States 3 hr 114 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $100 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $279, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $232, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $94, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles starts at $94 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $40 and departs on Mon, Jun 8.

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Portland to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Portland to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Portland to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Portland to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 34 nonstop flights and 200 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 31 nonstop flights and 351 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles are:

American offers 12 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. American flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 343 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 244 connecting flights per week. United flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 8 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Portland and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $40.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $279, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $232, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $94, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.

Delta, Alaska, American and Frontier fly direct from Portland to Los Angeles.

There are 31 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 American direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and Los Angeles at price $220 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Delta, Alaska, American and Frontier fly direct from Portland to Los Angeles.

There are 31 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 American direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Portland and Los Angeles start at $94 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Portland to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Portland and Los Angeles start at $302 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Portland and Los Angeles start at $94 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Portland to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Portland and Los Angeles starts at $220 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and Los Angeles at price $220 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.