How long does a flight from Portland to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights cover the 834 miles separating Portland to Los Angeles in about 2h 21m .

How many flights are there between Portland and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 15 direct flights that take off from Portland and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 2h 27m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 91 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles was £83 for a one-way ticket and £166 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Portland and Los Angeles?

Portland and Los Angeles are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (53 flights per week), Delta (27 flights per week), and American Airlines (7 flights per week).

Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Los Angeles?

When flying out of Portland you will be using Portland. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Portland to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 06:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:49.

What’s the latest departure time from Portland to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Portland to Los Angeles jets off at 21:30 and lands at 23:58.

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, 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.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Los Angeles is January , where tickets cost £160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £233 and £223 respectively.

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 return 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.

How often are flights from Portland to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Portland and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 132 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Portland to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, Alaska Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Portland to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Portland and Los Angeles?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Portland to Los Angeles were found on Alaska Airlines (£166) and Southwest (£176).

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure , which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now. Flights to Los Angeles from Portland usually cost between £150 and £264 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £166 on Alaska Airlines (23 Nov–1 Dec).

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PDX’s new terminal is easy to navigate for a smoother departure.

At LAX, allow extra time; walks can be long and the airport feels hectic.

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Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

21:51 - 07:33PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

9h 42m1 stop San Francisco

08:59 - 16:38LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

7h 39m1 stop San Jose

£166Alaska Airlines

Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

07:00 - 18:12PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

11h 12m1 stop San Francisco

19:33 - 23:31LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

3h 58m1 stop San Francisco

£167Alaska Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan

14:46 - 19:38PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

4h 52m1 stop San Francisco

13:31 - 20:50LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

7h 19m1 stop San Francisco

£167Alaska Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

07:00 - 12:47PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

5h 47m1 stop San Jose

11:18 - 13:48LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

2h 30mdirect

£168Alaska Airlines

Sat, 2 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan

11:32 - 14:00PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

2h 28mdirect

06:41 - 10:51LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

4h 10m1 stop San Francisco

£169Alaska Airlines

Sat, 19 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

16:43 - 19:09PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

2h 26mdirect

07:00 - 09:33LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

2h 33mdirect

£170Alaska Airlines

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan

14:46 - 22:52PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

8h 06m1 stop San Francisco

14:19 - 16:50LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

2h 31mdirect

£171Alaska Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan

14:46 - 19:38PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

4h 52m1 stop San Francisco

07:35 - 13:48LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

6h 13m1 stop San Francisco

£172Alaska Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

17:42 - 23:59PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

6h 17m1 stop San Francisco

14:04 - 16:35LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

2h 31mdirect

£173Alaska Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

14:32 - 18:39PDX Portland-LAX Los Angeles

4h 07m1 stop San Jose

08:35 - 16:40LAX Los Angeles-PDX Portland

8h 05m1 stop San Jose

£174Alaska Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Portland to Los Angeles? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles departing in November.
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 £160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £233 and £223 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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-eLaFlew with Frontier-Sept 2026

Allow enough time to deplane, catch the shuttle to the terminal and have enough wiggle room with time because flights tend to be delayed

CatlinFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 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 Airlines-Oct 2024

LAX is a large airport with long walking distances to exit in terminal 6.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024

Los Angeles airport has convenient entry & exit without long walks to & from the gates.

What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles was £83 for a one-way ticket and £166 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Los Angeles?
When flying out of Portland you will be using Portland. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Los Angeles?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, 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 return 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.

Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Portland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £204 or less one-way.

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