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$57+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to California

PDX — LAX
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Portland to California

Fri 12/117:00 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 12/177:40 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/2$117
Thu 12/31:58 pm -
1 stop19h 46m
Mon 12/78:26 pm -
1 stop19h 44m
Deal found 11/2$118
Sat 12/57:00 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 12/96:39 pm -
1 stop17h 14m
Deal found 11/4$122
Thu 12/31:58 pm -
1 stop10h 50m
Mon 12/77:40 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 11/2$123
Thu 12/1012:51 pm -
1 stop4h 43m
Wed 12/167:26 pm -
1 stop16h 43m
Deal found 11/4$125
Fri 12/41:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Tue 12/810:20 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 11/2$127
Fri 12/47:51 pm -
1 stop24h 17m
Mon 12/78:26 pm -
1 stop19h 44m
Deal found 11/1$127
Tue 12/2210:28 pm -
1 stop23h 14m
Tue 12/291:51 pm -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 11/1$128
Thu 12/31:58 pm -
1 stop19h 46m
Wed 12/99:31 pm -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 11/1$128
Tue 12/87:00 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 12/128:26 pm -
1 stop16h 37m
Deal found 11/4$129
Tue 12/15:30 am -
Nonstop1h 52m
Tue 12/810:20 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/4$131
Fri 12/47:20 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sat 12/56:45 am -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 11/3$132

Find flight deals from Portland to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Portland to California
One-way flight from Portland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to California.

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PortlandOakland

PDX Portland - OAK Oakland

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 12/17

5:55 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 12/4

7:00 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 12/19

5:53 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Wed 12/9

1:17 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 12/18

5:53 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 12/19

8:46 am-10:40 am

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 1/29

6:01 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX Portland - SFO San Francisco

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 12/15

3:44 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

PortlandOakland

PDX Portland - OAK Oakland

PDXOAK

Portland

Sat 12/5

5:34 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

PortlandOakland

PDX Portland - OAK Oakland

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 12/24

11:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Oakland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $236). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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?

When flying from Portland to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to California

The most flights from PDX to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Portland to California flights typically cost between $224 and $358 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $193 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to California?

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to California flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Portland to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from Portland to California?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Portland to California in just under 1h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 32m. Portland and California are separated by a distance of 550 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United 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?

  • 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 Sun Country Air (100%), China Eastern (93%) or Cathay Pacific (93%) 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 $732, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $96. The most popular route (Portland - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $171.

  • 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 to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to California (average of $236). Flying from Portland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Alternative routes for Portland to California

Top 8 airlines flying from Portland to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$77Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$83Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$111Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$121Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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