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$120+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to California

Cheapest flights from Portland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 9/297:05 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:53 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 10/76:54 am
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$239
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/292:40 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop7h 48m
JetBlue
Tue 9/111:59 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop10h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/10$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:45 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 9/810:35 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/195:45 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:00 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/92:35 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop10h 20m
Delta
Wed 12/1611:30 am
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:09 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 8/298:10 am
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop10h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/285:18 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 10/66:54 am
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/181:17 pm
PWM
-
ONT
1 stop12h 18m
JetBlue
Mon 8/3111:50 pm
ONT
-
PWM
1 stop9h 31m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/8$265
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:40 am
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop11h 18m
JetBlue
Sat 9/512:25 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/9$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:40 am
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 9/810:30 pm
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$266
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/262:40 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop7h 48m
JetBlue
Sat 8/2911:59 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop9h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/7$266

Find flight deals from Portland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$513

Good round-trip deal

$723 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Portland-Los Angeles flights.
From Portland to California
One-way flight from Portland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to California.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Sat 8/29

2:40 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/1

11:59 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$241

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Wed 8/26

6:09 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

8:10 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$262

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 9/23

5:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

10:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 25m

$266

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Wed 8/26

2:40 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

11:59 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$266

PortlandPalm Springs

PWM - PSP

PWMPSP

Portland

Tue 8/18

5:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Palm Springs

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$292

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Wed 8/19

2:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Ontario

Sat 8/22

11:24 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$296

PortlandReno

PWM - RNO

PWMRNO

Portland

Wed 9/9

12:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Reno

Wed 9/16

7:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$307

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 9/15

6:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

9:55 am-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$345

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Sat 12/5

1:00 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/11

6:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$354

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Thu 8/20

2:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Ontario

Sun 8/23

11:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$362

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $148). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to California?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland, Maine to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Portland to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to California?

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to California.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to California?

    A quick flight from Portland, Maine to California can take about 7h 48m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $241. The distance between Portland, Maine and California is about 2403 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland, Maine to California are American Airlines ($101), United Airlines ($128), and Delta ($138).

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland, Maine to California?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland, Maine to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $212. While the most popular route (Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $241 on average, our data indicates $333 when flying from Portland, Maine to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $148). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$164Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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