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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$201
Overall average: $368
Alaska Airlines
Thu 25/12Thu 25/12
PDX - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$120
Typical prices: $117-$263
Southwest
Sat 17/1
PDX - LAX • 1 stop
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
LAX has long walking distances in terminal 6.
PDX's new terminal is easy and convenient to navigate.
User tips
User tips
User tips
User tips
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Los Angeles (PDX-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Portland to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Portland to Los Angeles

Thu, 25 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:26 - 19:03
PDX
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LAX
2h 37mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:25 - 00:02
LAX
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PDX
2h 37mdirect
$201Alaska Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:39 - 20:08
PDX
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LAX
2h 29mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:25
LAX
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PDX
2h 35mdirect
$209Alaska Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
10:24 - 12:45
PDX
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LAX
2h 21mdirect
Delta Logo
11:05 - 13:35
LAX
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PDX
2h 30mdirect
$222Delta
Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Southwest Logo
06:40 - 13:40
PDX
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LAX
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
08:00 - 13:40
LAX
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PDX
5h 40m1 stop
$239Southwest
Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:33 - 17:37
PDX
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LAX
7h 04m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 22:24
LAX
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PDX
2h 29mdirect
$242Alaska Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Southwest Logo
06:55 - 15:50
PDX
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LAX
8h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:30 - 15:40
LAX
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PDX
9h 10m1 stop
$246Southwest
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:24 - 09:51
PDX
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LAX
2h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 22:24
LAX
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PDX
2h 29mdirect
$252Alaska Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:33 - 17:28
PDX
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LAX
6h 55m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 22:24
LAX
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PDX
2h 29mdirect
$257Alaska Airlines
Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Southwest Logo
09:00 - 19:50
PDX
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LAX
10h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
08:50 - 15:40
LAX
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PDX
6h 50m1 stop
$260Southwest
Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:57 - 17:22
PDX
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LAX
2h 25mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 22:24
LAX
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PDX
2h 29mdirect
$261Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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 $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $364 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Portland to Los Angeles

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 
CatlinFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
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LAX
June 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
PDX
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LAX
Oct 2024
LAX is a large airport with long walking distances to exit in terminal 6.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
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LAX
June 2024
Los Angeles airport has convenient entry & exit without long walks to & from the gates.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Los Angeles

  • What restaurant options are there at Portland International Airport?

    Need to grab a bite to eat before embarking on your flight to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport is a bit of a foodie paradise, as far as airports go, with dining options like Blue Star Donuts pre-security and Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen and Market post-security in the South Lobby. Other standout options include the Country Cat in the North Lobby and Deschutes Brewery for those who want to test out one of the local homebrews.

  • Can I fly from Portland to Los Angeles non-stop?

    Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines all offer direct nonstop flights from Portland to Los Angeles. In addition, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Los Angeles with layovers in cities such as San Francisco or Las Vegas.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown LA?

    FlyAway Shuttle service is the quickest way to get there - besides renting or driving a vehicle. FlyAway offers connections throughout Los Angeles from downtown to Hollywood and Long Beach.

  • What facilities are available for business travelers at Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport’s Conference Center is the go-to spot for business travelers. There, you can rent meeting spaces, private workspaces, and even certain equipment. You can also print, fax, or copy any materials you may need right in the center. The Conference Center is located above the Oregon Market on the mezzanine level of the main terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles was $120 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a return.

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

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Portland. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Los Angeles flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $1,672 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers with flights from Portland to Los Angeles looking to relax before their flight should consider paying a visit to Dragontree Spa at Portland International Airport. The Dragontree offers body massages, chair massages, and foot treatments. They also have locally made cosmetics, skin care products, and other gifts for sale.
  • The Hollywood Theater in Portland International Airport is a great way to spend some quality time before your flight. The Hollywood Theater is a complimentary microcinema in Concourse C featuring seventeen seats. Many of the theater’s films are by local filmmakers and the films usually run around 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Are you flying with children on your trip from Portland to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport has two children’s play areas, one post-security and one pre-security. While at Los Angeles International Airport, the “LAX Beach” play area in Tom Bradley International Terminal is the airport’s answer to children’s entertainment. There is also another play area in the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 at LAX.
  • Travelers with pets will be happy to hear that there are multiple pet relief areas at Los Angeles International Airport. There are two outdoor pet relief areas in the airport, with one between Terminals 1 and 2 and the other between Terminals 7 and 8. There is also an indoor relief area located in Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Looking to freshen up after arriving in Los Angeles? The American Airlines Admirals Club lounges in Terminal 4 are one great option. With two locations in Terminal 4 - one by Gate 40 and the other by Gates 44C and 44D - the lounges offer a variety of amenities, including showers in the Gate 40 lounge.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 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, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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