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$126+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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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 March 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/611:57 am
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop10h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1111:18 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:30 am
PWM
-
LAS
2 stops9h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/114:48 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Wed 4/1510:03 am
LAS
-
PWM
2 stops11h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/251:23 pm
PWM
-
LAS
2 stops12h 51m
Delta
Wed 4/2911:07 pm
LAS
-
PWM
2 stops12h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/293:02 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop10h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 5/511:00 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/116:01 pm
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 4/151:00 pm
LAS
-
PWM
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:04 am
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 5/411:59 pm
LAS
-
PWM
2 stops10h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:04 am
PWM
-
LAS
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:56 am
LAS
-
PWM
2 stops9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:33 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 4/149:30 pm
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop9h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/51:18 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 5/96:20 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop9h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/82:30 pm
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops12h 29m
Delta
Tue 4/1410:55 pm
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop10h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
2 stops14h 40m
Delta
Sat 5/91:25 pm
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop8h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$296

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$463

Good one-way deal

$343 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Portland to California
One-way flight from Portland to California
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to California.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 5/6

2:08 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop10h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

11:56 pm-10:23 am

1 stop7h 27m

$301
Quickest round-trip

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Fri 5/8

3:39 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-10:23 am

1 stop7h 24m

$315

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Wed 5/6

3:39 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/11

11:59 pm-10:23 am

1 stop7h 24m

$315

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 4/30

2:51 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:00 pm-10:52 am

2 stops9h 52m

$319

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Wed 5/20

2:05 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/28

9:50 am-12:43 am

2 stops11h 53m

$320

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Mon 4/20

2:51 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/29

11:07 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$320

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 6/10

7:16 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

9:30 pm-10:07 am

1 stop9h 37m

$330

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

5:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$340

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 9/15

1:35 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops13h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

11:45 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$345

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Wed 9/2

12:50 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops12h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-10:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$345

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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.

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 March 22, 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 8h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $394. The distance between Portland, Maine and California is about 2590 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 ($118), and Delta ($138).

  • What are the most popular routes 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $115). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$236Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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