$165 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Portland – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 21:29 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Portland takes 2h 31m, covering 2,160 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Portland range from $290 to $516, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $394 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $287 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $395 for direct.

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

• Alaska Airlines: 92% on time
• Frontier: 91% on time
• Delta: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Portland flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $314 to $1,575. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Los Angeles to Portland route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to Portland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $364 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $434, a difference of $70.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Medford (MFR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 44m, compared to 3h 49m via San Jose (SJC) and 4h 28m via Oakland (OAK).

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Portland 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.

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
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Portland are served by a number of airlines. These include Delta, Alaska, American Airlines, and Southwest, among others. Non-stop flights are generally more expensive than flights with layovers. United Airlines stops at San Francisco while Spirit and Alaska Airlines have layovers in Las Vegas.

Getting to LAX is easy with the LAX FlyAway Bus. This service runs seven days a week from designated bus stops around the city, including Hollywood, Long Beach, Union Station, UCLA, and San Fernando Valley, and travels directly to the airport. Tickets can be easily purchased online or on the bus with a credit or debit card.

Traveling with children? The LAX Beach in the Great Hall of Terminal B is a safe place for kids to jump around and expend some energy before they fly. This mini playground is recommended for children ages 2 to 8 years old, and seating is provided nearby so parents can keep an eye on their little ones.

The TriMet MAX trail system offers transport from the Portland International MAX station to the center via the Red line. This train trip takes about 40 minutes and easily connects to other parts of the city. Passengers need to purchase a HOP Fastpass from TriMet ticket outlets, which can be topped up with a credit card. Hotel shuttles, taxi, and transport companies such as Lyft and Uber are also popular transport alternatives.