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$45+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to California

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PDX — LAX
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to California

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CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$45
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$192

Good round-trip deal

$124 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
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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 May 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:37 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/42:22 pmLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$74
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/11:45 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/410:20 amLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$77
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/261:50 pmPDX - LAS
Nonstop2h 17mFrontier
Fri 5/3010:34 amLAS - PDX
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/11$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/61:19 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Mon 6/99:43 amLAX - PDX
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$94
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2511:04 amPDX - ONT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Mon 6/22:30 pmONT - PDX
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$100
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/141:19 pmPDX - LAX
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/175:30 amLAX - PDX
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$101
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1712:12 pmPDX - LAX
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/215:30 amLAX - PDX
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$118
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 9/109:10 pmPDX - SJC
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/136:00 amSJC - PDX
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$122
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/91:37 pmPDX - OAK
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/165:30 amOAK - PDX
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:40 pmPDX - SJC
1 stop21h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amSJC - PDX
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$126
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:10 amPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/207:03 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/237:03 amPDX - ONT
Nonstop2h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/268:25 amONT - PDX
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$142

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Wed 5/28

1:37 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

2:22 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$74

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Sun 6/1

1:45 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

10:20 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$77

PortlandLas Vegas

PDX - LAS

PDXLAS

Portland

Mon 5/26

1:50 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/30

10:34 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$87

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Fri 6/6

1:19 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/9

9:43 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$94

PortlandOntario

PDX - ONT

PDXONT

Portland

Sun 5/25

11:04 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Ontario

Mon 6/2

2:30 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$100

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Sat 6/14

1:19 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

5:30 am-5:44 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$101

PortlandLos Angeles

PDX - LAX

PDXLAX

Portland

Tue 6/17

12:12 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/21

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 47m

$118

PortlandSan Jose

PDX - SJC

PDXSJC

Portland

Wed 9/10

9:10 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Jose

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$122

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Mon 6/9

1:37 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Oakland

Mon 6/16

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 47m

$123

PortlandSan Jose

PDX - SJC

PDXSJC

Portland

Tue 5/27

5:40 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop21h 53m

San Jose

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$126

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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 to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

When flying from Portland to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Portland to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Portland, you will be flying from Portland, which is the city’s only airport. Portland (PDX) is located 6.0 mi from the center of Portland.

  • How popular is this Portland to California flight route?

    This flight path from Portland to California was viewed by 242 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to California for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Portland - Los Angeles, Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Portland - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Portland to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Portland to California consider choosing Icelandair (100%), Horizon Air (100%) or China Eastern (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to California? While on average our users pay $569, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Portland - Los Angeles), is priced around $88.

  • 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.

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    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 to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to California

Discover the top 8 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$76Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$99Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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