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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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 8/132:18 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 54m
JetBlue
Thu 8/2010:25 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop10h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/245:31 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops15h 25m
Delta
Tue 3/310:45 pm
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop10h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/235:40 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2812:45 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Wed 3/115:50 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/246:00 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops13h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:00 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/33:05 pm
PWM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 3/107:30 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2812:45 pm
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Thu 3/125:50 am
SFO
-
PWM
2 stops15h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 2/277:00 am
PWM
-
LAX
2 stops12h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:19 am
LAX
-
PWM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/312:43 pm
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops14h 06m
Delta
Thu 3/125:50 am
SFO
-
PWM
2 stops15h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/312:43 pm
PWM
-
LAX
2 stops13h 14m
Delta
Tue 3/106:00 am
LAX
-
PWM
2 stops14h 12m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/65:31 am
PWM
-
SFO
1 stop10h 19m
Delta
Tue 3/105:50 am
SFO
-
PWM
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/176:03 am
PWM
-
SFO
2 stops11h 39m
Delta
Tue 3/246:28 pm
SFO
-
PWM
2 stops14h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$317

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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$394
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. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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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Portland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Fri 2/27

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

11:00 pm-10:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$284

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

10:24 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$284

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 3/3

3:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

7:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$284

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sat 2/28

12:45 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

11:35 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$287

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sat 2/28

12:45 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:35 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$287

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-7:56 pm

2 stops16h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

5:50 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$287

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sat 2/28

12:45 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

5:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$287

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 3/3

12:43 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:12 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$297

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 3/17

12:51 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

5:50 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$307

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Thu 3/12

4:48 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

5:50 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$307

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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 $103). 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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 51m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $287. The distance between Portland, Maine and California is about 2715 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $103). 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$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$320Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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