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	$128	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight	$64	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest one-way flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway	$419	Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $419
Cheapest business class flights	$326	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles is currently $326

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 June. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–200
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–190

Popular airlines from Portland to Los Angeles

Alaska

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $175–410

32 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

275 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $175–420

32 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

165 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $188

Typical price: $185–400

13 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every day

52 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $217

Typical price: $195–390

351 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
United

from $182

Typical price: $200–470

244 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $128

Typical price: $120–280

2 weekly nonstop flights

PDX - LAX Every Mon, Fri

5 weekly connecting flights

PDX - LAX Every Mon, Fri

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 53 min 99 mi
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)

Redmond United States 2 hr 57 min 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 June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $95 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

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

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $188, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $182, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $128, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Portland to Los Angeles starts at $128 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Thu, Apr 30.

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, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 32 nonstop flights and 275 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

Other popular airlines flying from Portland to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 32 nonstop flights and 165 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 13 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. American 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 2 nonstop flights and 5 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 $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

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

The cheapest Alaska flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Delta flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
The cheapest American flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $188, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $217, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.
The cheapest United flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $182, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Portland to Los Angeles is $128, flying from May 7 to May 10.

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

There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Delta direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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 $419 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

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

There are 32 Alaska direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 32 Delta direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Portland to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

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 $128 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 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 $326 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Portland and Los Angeles start at $128 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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 $419 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Portland and Los Angeles at price $419 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

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.