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$119+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to California

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PWM — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$441
From Portland to California
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 10/274:15 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/3110:16 amSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:00 amPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2311:40 amLAX - PWM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:09 amPWM - LAS
1 stop10h 24mJetBlue
Tue 9/1611:59 pmLAS - PWM
1 stop10h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:30 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Fri 9/125:00 amLAX - PWM
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/66:33 pmPWM - LAS
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Sat 9/1311:35 amLAS - PWM
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/1$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/246:25 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/298:15 amONT - PWM
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 9/195:00 pmPWM - SFO
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Sun 9/2112:45 amSFO - PWM
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/3$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/215:35 amPWM - SFO
1 stop13h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/249:05 pmSFO - PWM
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$286
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:17 pmPWM - SAN
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Mon 10/610:10 amSAN - PWM
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$287
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/112:17 pmPWM - ONT
1 stop10h 12mJetBlue
Sun 9/1410:56 pmONT - PWM
1 stop11h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 7/2$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/112:17 pmPWM - LAX
1 stop11h 25mJetBlue
Mon 9/1511:59 pmLAX - PWM
1 stop10h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 7/2$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:17 pmPWM - SFO
1 stop12h 26mJetBlue
Sun 10/128:00 amSFO - PWM
1 stop11h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$293

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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 July 3, 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

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Mon 10/27

4:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

10:16 am-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$247

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

11:40 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$251

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Tue 9/9

7:09 am-2:33 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/16

11:59 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$267

PortlandLos Angeles

PWM - LAX

PWMLAX

Portland

Fri 9/5

3:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

5:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$272

PortlandLas Vegas

PWM - LAS

PWMLAS

Portland

Sat 9/6

6:33 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/12

12:45 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 53m

$273

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Thu 7/24

6:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Ontario

Tue 7/29

8:15 am-11:19 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$279

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Fri 9/19

5:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

12:45 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 53m

$282

PortlandSan Francisco

PWM - SFO

PWMSFO

Portland

Sun 9/21

5:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

9:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 45m

$286

PortlandSan Diego

PWM - SAN

PWMSAN

Portland

Wed 9/24

2:17 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Mon 10/6

10:10 am-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$287

PortlandOntario

PWM - ONT

PWMONT

Portland

Thu 9/11

2:17 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Ontario

Sun 9/14

10:56 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$291

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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 $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 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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
183 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
4,270 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
7,970 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
8,845 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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 United Airlines ($119), Southwest ($126), and Delta ($137).

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

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

  • 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 $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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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