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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£160
Typical prices: £141-£248
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/11Sat 10/11
PDX - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£165
Typical prices: £141-£249
Alaska Airlines
Wed 24/10Wed 31/10
PDX - LAX • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and others. Average duration is 2h 30m.
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £147 (return)
Shortest trip • 3h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PDX-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:04 - 11:11PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
4h 07m1 stop San Francisco
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14:23 - 20:47LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
6h 24m1 stop San Francisco
£160Alaska Airlines
Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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10:37 - 20:37PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
10h 00m1 stop San Francisco
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06:35 - 13:32LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
6h 57m1 stop San Francisco
£165Alaska Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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14:30 - 16:59PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
2h 29mdirect
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14:08 - 16:34LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
2h 26mdirect
£165Alaska Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:35 - 16:00PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
2h 25mdirect
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16:45 - 20:47LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
4h 02m1 stop San Francisco
£166Alaska Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:18 - 20:45PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
2h 27mdirect
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20:51 - 23:16LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
2h 25mdirect
£168Alaska Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:37 - 17:12PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
6h 35m1 stop San Francisco
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18:15 - 20:36LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
2h 21mdirect
£170Alaska Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:53 - 08:58PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
18h 05m1 stop San Francisco
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:07 - 13:35LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
2h 28mdirect
£171Alaska Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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10:48 - 18:24PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
7h 36m1 stop San Francisco
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14:03 - 12:12LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
22h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
£173Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:37 - 11:53PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
16h 16m1 stop San Francisco
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14:08 - 16:34LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
2h 26mdirect
£175Alaska Airlines
Fri, 8 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
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18:10 - 07:46PDX  Portland-LAX Los Angeles
13h 36m1 stop San Francisco
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07:35 - 13:48LAX  Los Angeles-PDX Portland
6h 13m1 stop San Francisco
£177Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Portland to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Portland to Los Angeles with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Portland to Los Angeles start at £160. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £141 to £248. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £160 on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Los Angeles and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Los Angeles at £147 return.
  • March (£235) and June (£230) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Portland to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to Los Angeles are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Los Angeles

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Portland to Los Angeles flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£73
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower 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 
-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.

Your Portland to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Portland to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Portland to Los Angeles flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Portland to Los Angeles?

    4 airlines operate flights between Portland and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • Frontier

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Portland to Los Angeles usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Portland to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Portland to Los Angeles.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Portland to Los Angeles?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £147 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with £186 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Portland to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Oakland (OAK) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Sacramento Intl (SMF) – 14% of one-stop connections

    San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    On the Portland to Los Angeles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £169 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £218 – a £49 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Portland to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Portland to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Portland to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Los Angeles flights, with 55% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 27%, Afternoon flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Los Angeles Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Portland to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:30
    • Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:00.

    The flight takes about 2h 30m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Portland to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 42% above the route average of £185. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Portland to Los Angeles takes 2h 30m, covering 834 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Los Angeles?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £160 to £751. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £89, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Alaska Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Portland to Los Angeles flights?

    Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Portland to Los Angeles flights are:

    • Alaska Airlines: 93% on time
    • Delta: 93% on time
    • Frontier: 89% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 47m, compared to 4h 09m via San Jose (SJC) and 4h 19m via Oakland (OAK).

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Ace
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Portland to Los Angeles range from £141 to £248, with an average of £185 over the past 12 months. Anything below £141 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Portland to Los Angeles flights?

    Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to Los Angeles flights:

    • • Alaska Airlines
    • • Delta
    • • American Airlines
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Portland to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £169 – about £49 less than Sunday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Los Angeles trip for January. Fares historically average £147 return in that month – typically £89 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Alaska Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 93% of Alaska Airlines flights from Portland to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 92%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours19 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £147 return on this route – about £39 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

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

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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