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$96+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$244
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$560
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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 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/159:29 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop23h 14mFrontier
Sat 5/174:59 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop23h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/46:00 amPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/712:59 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/301:12 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/67:02 pmONT - PWM
2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/247:09 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/3011:01 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/242:53 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2711:53 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/54:43 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:32 pmONT - PWM
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 11/54:55 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Tue 11/116:00 amSFO - PWM
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/42:19 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop10h 40mJetBlue
Tue 7/811:45 pmONT - PWM
1 stop10h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/122:19 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Mon 6/2311:58 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/242:15 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 25mJetBlue
Sun 5/2511:40 amSFO - PWM
1 stop8h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/305:30 amPWM - ONT
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Fri 6/612:18 pmONT - PWM
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/126:00 amPWM - LAX
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Mon 6/1611:30 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/28$297

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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 1, 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 5/15

9:29 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop23h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

4:59 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop23h 34m

$208

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

12:59 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$244

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Fri 5/30

1:12 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Ontario

Fri 6/6

7:02 pm-10:41 am

2 stops12h 39m

$272

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Tue 6/24

7:09 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

11:01 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 09m

$274

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Thu 6/5

4:43 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Ontario

Tue 6/10

6:32 pm-10:33 am

2 stops13h 01m

$279

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

7:30 am-9:41 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$282

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Fri 7/4

2:19 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Ontario

Tue 7/8

11:45 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$291

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Thu 6/12

2:19 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

11:58 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$291

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sat 5/24

2:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

11:40 am-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$292

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Fri 5/30

5:30 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 38m

Ontario

Fri 6/6

12:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$297

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 PWM 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 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland, Maine to California as you normally would.

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 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Portland to California. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

  • 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 Frontier ($96), American Airlines ($119), and United Airlines ($124).

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

    The most popular route from Portland, Maine to California is Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Portland - Los Angeles or Portland - San Francisco.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to California (average of $246). Flying from Portland, Maine to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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